Tex Ritter - Country Superstars: Tex Ritter Hits - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Tex really could do it all! The prolific singer and actor is a Country Music Hall of Famer and was a household name for the full duration of his musical career, which spanned almost 3 decades. Celebrate that career with this definitive greatest-hits collection.

Tex Ritter's timeless voice brings the heart of the American West to life, with songs that tell the stories of cowboys, wide-open prairies, and the simple truths of life. This collection captures the essence of Ritter's spirit - genuine, raw, and unforgettable - transporting you to a world where every tune feels like a memory of a time gone by.

One of the biggest names in Western Swing, Tex Williams is best known for the novelty song, InchSmoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)Inch, which held the number one position on the Billboard charts for six weeks in 1947, and has become one of the most covered songs in the Western Swing pantheon. Presented here is a collection of some of his best loved tunes from the later part of his career recorded from the late 1950's through the mid-1970's including InchThe Battle of New OrleansInch and InchBig Bad John.Inch All selections newly remastered.