Faron Young

Faron Young
Faron Young in 1964
Faron Young in 1964
Background information
Birth nameFaron Young
Also known asThe Hillbilly Heartthrob
The Singing Sheriff
The Young Sheriff
Born(1932-02-25)February 25, 1932
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 10, 1996(1996-12-10) (aged 64)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, actor
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1951–1994
LabelsGotham, Capitol, Mercury, MCA, Step One

Faron Young (February 25, 1932 – December 10, 1996) was an American country music producer, musician, and songwriter from the early 1950s into the mid-1980s. Hits including "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" and "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" marked him as a honky-tonk singer in sound and personal style; and his chart-topping singles "Hello Walls" and "It's Four in the Morning" showed his versatility as a vocalist. Known as the Hillbilly Heartthrob, and following a singing cowboy film role as the Young Sheriff, Young's singles charted for more than 30 years. In failing health, he died by suicide at 64 in 1996.[1] Young is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

  1. ^ "Faron Young Suicide". tasteofcountry.com. May 23, 2020. Archived from the original on May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.

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