Merle Travis Net Worth
Merle Travis Net Worth is
$1.4 Million
Merle Travis Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Merle Robert Travis (November 29, 1917 – October 20, 1983) was an American country and Western singer, songwriter, and musician born in Rosewood, Kentucky. His lyrics often discussed the life and exploitation of coal miners. Among his many well-known songs are "Sixteen Tons", "Re-Enlistment Blues" and "Dark as a Dungeon". However, it is his masterly guitar playing and his interpretations of the rich musical traditions of his native Muhlenberg County, Kentucky for which he is best known today. "Travis picking", a syncopated style of finger picking, is named after him. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970 and elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1977. | Date Of Birth | November 29, 1917 |
| Died | 1983-10-20 |
| Place Of Birth | Rosewood, Kentucky, USA |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Actor, Writer |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Was a guitarist for Gene Autry (replacing Eddie Tudor who was killed in action in France during World War II). |
| 2 | Served in the United States Marines during World War II. |
| 3 | Famous for his "Travis Picking" style of guitar playing, which is a great accompanimental style for country, folk and ragtime music amongst other styles. |
| 4 | Wrote "Sixteen Tons" and "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke (That Cigarette)." |
| 5 | Biggest country hits were "Divorce Me C.O.D." (1946) and "So Round, So Firm, So Fully Packed" (1947) -- both Billboard magazine 14-week No. 1 hits. |
| 6 | Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1977. |
| 7 | Country singer |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conan | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Blacklist | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Big Bang Theory | 2009-2014 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Independent Lens | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
| The Marty Stuart Show | 2010-2011 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| L.A. Noire | 2011 | Video Game "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! That Cigarette" | |
| Chuck | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Casal Rock | 2010 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Memòries de la tele | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Banda sonora | 2009 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Qwerty | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Debt Trap | 2008 | TV Movie documentary writer: "Sixteen Tons" | |
| Tommy Emmanuel: Center Stage | 2008 | TV Movie writer: "Nine Pound Hammer" | |
| Cold Case | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Wild Seven | 2006 | writer: "Sixteen Tons" | |
| Emily's First 100 Days of School | 2006 | Video short writer: "16 Tons" | |
| Thank You for Smoking | 2005 | writer: "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette!" | |
| Almost Heaven | 2005 | writer: "Dark as a Dungeon" | |
| The Wire | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Door to Door | 2002 | TV Movie writer: "Sixteen Tons" | |
| Cuéntame | 2002 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Pepe Guindo | 1999 | writer: "Sixteen Tons" | |
| Don't Go Breaking My Heart | 1999 | writer: "Love Must Be Catchin'" | |
| Casting | 1998 | writer: "Sixteen Tons" | |
| Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1998 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Finding North | 1998 | performer: "Goodbye My Bluebell" | |
| Stars in Their Eyes | 1996 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Simpsons | 1994 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Golem, l'esprit de l'exil | 1992 | lyrics: "Sixteen Tons" / music: "Sixteen Tons" | |
| Joe Versus the Volcano | 1990 | writer: "Sixteen Tons" | |
| The A-Team | 1986 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Mr. Belvedere | 1985 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Arena | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 1984 writer - 1 episode, 1984 | ||
| DTV: Golden Oldies | 1984 | Video writer: "Sixteen Tons" | |
| Melvin and Howard | 1980 | writer: "Steel Guitar Rag' | |
| Saturday Night Live | 1980 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Harlan County U.S.A. | 1976 | Documentary writer: "Dark As A Dungeon" | |
| The Porter Wagoner Show | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1968 - 1970 arranger - 1 episode, 1974 writer - 1 episode, 1974 | ||
| And Now My Love | 1974 | writer: "Sixtenn Tons" | |
| Two-Lane Blacktop | 1971 | arranger: "John Henry" - uncredited | |
| The Johnny Cash Show | 1969-1970 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
| The Lawrence Welk Show | 1969 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Music City USA | 1967 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| The Dean Martin Show | 1966 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| That Tennessee Beat | 1966 | performer: "That Tennessee Beat" / writer: "That Tennessee Beat" | |
| The Wednesday Play | 1965 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Shindig! | 1965 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Night Rider | 1962 | TV Short performer: "Don't Take Your Guns To Town", "Night Herding Song Move Slow, Little Dogies, Move Slow", "South of the Border" excerpt - uncredited | |
| Five Minutes to Live | 1961 | as Merl Travis, "Five Minutes To Live" | |
| The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1959 - 1960 writer - 2 episodes, 1959 - 1960 | ||
| Locos peligrosos | 1957 | writer: "16 Toneladas 16 Tons" | |
| Ranch Party | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1957 writer - 1 episode, 1957 | ||
| Your Hit Parade | 1955 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Gene Autry Show | 1951 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Cyclone Fury | 1951 | performer: "Hear the Wind Singing a Cowboy Song", "He'll Be Getting Some Sleep" | |
| Lone Star Moonlight | 1946 | writer: "Catalogue Cowboy Joe" | |
| Galloping Thunder | 1946 | performer: "He'll Be Getting Some Sleep", "Singing A Country Song", "Texas Home" | |
| Roaring Rangers | 1946 | performer: "The New Ten-Gallon Hat", "The Old Chisholm Trail" | |
| Texas Home | 1945 | Short performer: "Texas Home" | |
| The Old Texas Trail | 1944 | performer: "Ridin' Down That Old Texas Trail" |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honkytonk Man | 1982 | Texas Playboy | |
| That Tennessee Beat | 1966 | Larry Scofield | |
| The Night Rider | 1962 | TV Short | Kentucky |
| Five Minutes to Live | 1961 | Max | |
| From Here to Eternity | 1953 | Sal Anderson | |
| Cyclone Fury | 1951 | Guitar Player | |
| Old Chisholm Trail | 1946 | Short | Vocalist |
| Silver Spurs | 1946 | Short | Vocalist-Guitarist |
| Lone Star Moonlight | 1946 | Merle Travis | |
| Galloping Thunder | 1946 | Guitar Player | |
| Roaring Rangers | 1946 | Guitar Player Travis | |
| Why Did I Fall for Abner? | 1945 | Short | Vocalist-Lead Guitarist |
| Beyond the Pecos | 1945 | Slim Jones (uncredited) | |
| Montana Plains | 1944 | Short | Musician |
| The Old Texas Trail | 1944 | Guitar and Banjo Player (uncredited) | |
| I'm from Arkansas | 1944 | Musician (uncredited) |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Johnny Cash Show | 1970 | TV Series written by - 1 episode |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts of the West | 1975 | special musical artist |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hee Haw | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Johnny Cash Show | 1970-1971 | TV Series | Himself - Singer |
| The Porter Wagoner Show | 1968-1970 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Performer / Himself - Guest |
| The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show | 1960 | TV Series | Himself - Singer |
| Ranch Party | 1957 | TV Series | Himself - Singer / Guitarist |
| The World Dances | 1954 | Documentary | Himself - American Singer |
| Town Hall Party | 1952 | TV Series | Himself |
| Hometown Jamboree | 1949 | TV Series | Himself (1949-1960) |
| Texas Home | 1945 | Short | Himself - Lead Singer-Guitarist |
| When the Bloom Is on the Sage | 1945 | Short | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Story of the Guitar | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| An Evening of Country Greats: A Hall of Fame Celebration | 1996 | TV Special | Honoree |
| Arena | 1984 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Known for movies
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
as Soundtrack
Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)
as Soundtrack
L.A. Noire (2011)
as Soundtrack
Door to Door (2002)
as Soundtrack