Merle Travis was a Country Singer who had a net worth of $3 Million. He was born in 1917 and developed his own guitar playing style called "Travis picking". He released hit songs such as "So Round, So Firm, So Fully Packed" and "Sixteen Tons". His style of playing and his songs have been influential in the Country music genre.
Merle Travis is a member of Country Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $3 Million (2024)
Merle Travis, a celebrated country singer hailing from Kentucky, has amassed an estimated net worth of $3 million by 2024. Renowned for his outstanding contributions to the country music genre, Travis has left an indelible mark on the industry. His distinctive guitar playing style and heartfelt lyrics have resonated with audiences across the nation, garnering him widespread acclaim and recognition. With a successful career spanning decades, Travis' financial success is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.
About
Singer who developed his own guitar playing style called "Travis picking" and who released hit songs like "So Round, So Firm, So Fully Packed" and "Sixteen Tons."
Before Fame
He learned the five-string banjo from his father and from his neighbors, among them the father of the future Everly Brothers. Travis learned picking techniques that allowed bass and melody lines to play at the same time.
Trivia
He wrote the million-copy-selling "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke!" for Tex Williams. His own songs like "Divorce Me C.O.D" and "Three Times Seven" entered the Billboard top ten.
Family Life
He grew up in Rosewood, Kentucky, the son of a former tobacco farmer who turned to coal mining.
Associated With
Elvis Presley's guitarist who was influenced heavily by Travis, as were the Everly Brothers and many other respected artists.
