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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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He is a member of famous artist with the age 97 years old group.
Johnnie Wright Height, Weight & Measurements
At 97 years old, Johnnie Wright height not available right now. We will update Johnnie Wright's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Johnnie Wright's Wife?
His wife is Kitty Wells (m. October 30, 1937)
Family |
Parents |
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Wife |
Kitty Wells (m. October 30, 1937) |
Sibling |
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Children |
3, including Ruby and Bobby |
Johnnie Wright Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Johnnie Wright worth at the age of 97 years old? Johnnie Wright’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Johnnie Wright's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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artist |
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Timeline
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.
Born in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, United States, Wright first performed with Anglin in 1936.
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.
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.
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.
Carol Sue, on a mid-1950s duet with Wells, titled "How Far is Heaven".
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 1968, he and Wells recorded an autobiographical duet, "We'll Stick Together", and continued playing live shows together through 2007.
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).
In 1983, Wright and Wells opened the Family Country Junction Museum and Studio in their hometown of Madison, Tennessee.
Director Stanley Kubrick included Wright's song "Hello Vietnam" in the soundtrack for the 1987 film, Full Metal Jacket.
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.
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.
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.
Wright's widow Kitty Wells followed him in death less than ten months later on July 16, 2012.