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Johnnie Wright (Johnnie Robert Wright Jr.) was born on 13 May, 1914 in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, U.S., is an American country music singer-songwriter (1914–2011). Discover Johnnie Wright's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 97 years old?

Popular As Johnnie Robert Wright Jr.
Occupation Singer-songwriter
Age 97 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 13 May 1914
Birthday 13 May
Birthplace Mount Juliet, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of death 27 September, 2011
Died Place Madison, Tennessee, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Johnnie Wright's Wife?

His wife is Kitty Wells (m. October 30, 1937)

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Children 3, including Ruby and Bobby

Johnnie Wright Net Worth

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1914

Johnnie Robert Wright Jr. (May 13, 1914 – September 27, 2011) was an American country music singer-songwriter, who spent much of his career working with Jack Anglin as the popular duo Johnnie & Jack, and was also the husband of country music star Kitty Wells.

1936

Born in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, United States, Wright first performed with Anglin in 1936.

1937

On October 30, 1937, he married Kitty Wells.

The two, along with Wright's sister Louise, performed as Johnnie Wright & the Harmony Girls.

Kitty Wells and Johnnie Wright were married on October 30, 1937.

1939

In 1939, Wright and Anglin formed the duo Johnnie & Jack.

Together they had three children, Ruby (1939–2009), Bobby., and Carol Sue.

Each of their children enjoyed minor success individually as recording artists.

1940

They teamed up full-time in the 1940s and, except for the time Anglin spent overseas during World War II, remained together for more than two decades.

1950

Carol Sue, on a mid-1950s duet with Wells, titled "How Far is Heaven".

1952

In 1952, Johnnie & Jack's "Poison Love" took them to the Grand Ole Opry, where the duo, along with Wells, were invited to join and where they remained for 15 years.

1960

Carol Sue and Ruby also had success with a pop hit as The Wright Sisters with "That's Ok" in the early 1960s.

All three children performed as part of their parents' road show, while growing up.

1963

Following Anglin's death in an automobile accident in 1963, Wright continued performing and releasing records.

After his name was misspelled on a record label, Wright changed his name from Johnnie To Johnny.

Johnnie Wright was a founding member of the Country Music Association and turned down the offer to be its first president.

He was also involved in the effort to build the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Although, Wright has not yet been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

1964

In 1964, he and his Tennessee Mountain Boys had a Top 25 hit with "Walkin', Talkin', Cryin', Barely Beatin' Broken Heart".

The following year, he had success with the Tom T. Hall-penned, "Hello Vietnam", a No. 1 hit.

1968

In 1968, he and Wells recorded an autobiographical duet, "We'll Stick Together", and continued playing live shows together through 2007.

1970

Ruby, with a hit called "Dern 'Ya", an "answer song" to Roger Miller's "Dang Me"; and Bobby, with a series of country-pop hits in the early to mid-1970s, including "Seasons in the Sun" (covering Terry Jacks' No. 1 pop hit from 1974).

1983

In 1983, Wright and Wells opened the Family Country Junction Museum and Studio in their hometown of Madison, Tennessee.

1987

Director Stanley Kubrick included Wright's song "Hello Vietnam" in the soundtrack for the 1987 film, Full Metal Jacket.

1991

Wright joined producers Randall Franks and Alan Autry for the 1991 CD Christmas Time's A Comin' featuring the cast of the TV series, In the Heat of the Night.

He performed along with Kitty Wells and Bobby Wright on "Jingle Bells", with the rest of the cast.

2000

They closed the museum in October 2000, but their grandson, John Sturdivant Jr. kept the Junction Recording Studio operating.

On December 31, 2000, the duo performed their farewell concert at the Nashville Nightlife Theater in Nashville, Tennessee.

They played to a full house of fans, family and friends that included Ricky Skaggs, The Whites, Marty Stuart, Connie Smith, Leona Williams, Tommy Cash, Jack Greene, Jean Shepard and comedian-impressionist, Johnny Counterfit.

2011

Johnnie Wright died at his home of natural causes in Madison, Tennessee on September 27, 2011, exactly two years after older daughter Ruby's death; and 33 days short of his 74th wedding anniversary with Wells.

Wright had been in failing health for some time.

He was survived by his wife of 73 years and their two surviving children Bobby and Carol Sue, plus eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

2012

Wright's widow Kitty Wells followed him in death less than ten months later on July 16, 2012.