Norro Wilson facts for kids

Norris "Norro" Wilson (born April 4, 1938 – died June 8, 2017) was a very important person in country music. He was an American singer-songwriter and a record producer. This means he wrote many popular songs and also helped artists record their music.

Norro Wilson was so good at his job that he became a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He worked in the music business for over 40 years.

A Talented Songwriter

Norro Wilson wrote or helped write many hit songs. These songs were sung by some of the biggest names in country music. He created tunes that people loved to listen to.

Some of the famous artists who sang his songs include:

• David Houston
• Jean Shepard
• Charlie Rich
• Charley Pride
• George Jones
• Tammy Wynette

His songs helped these artists become even more popular.

Producing Great Music

Besides writing songs, Norro Wilson was also a skilled record producer. A producer helps musicians record their songs in a studio. They guide the artists and make sure the music sounds its best.

Norro Wilson produced songs for many different artists, such as:

• Joe Stampley
• Margo Smith
• Sara Evans
• Kenny Chesney
• Shania Twain

His work as a producer helped shape the sound of many country music hits.

His Own Songs

Early in his career, Norro Wilson also sang his own songs. He had ten songs that appeared on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Songs chart. This chart lists the most popular country songs in the United States.

His most successful song as a singer was "Do It to Someone You Love." This song reached number 20 on the chart in 1970.

Later Life

Norro Wilson passed away on June 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 79 years old. He left behind a great legacy of music.

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