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BIOGRAPHY: Colonel Robert Morris

Colonel Robert feels blessed to have received induction into the Rockabilly Hall Of Fame, the Traditional Country Hall Of Fame, the Pioneer Lifetime Award from the Memphis Music Heritage Foundation, the Key To The City Of Memphis, Mississippi and Tennessee Governor's Awards. Robert is also included in the 2008 & 2009 Marquis Who's Who In America.

Following a career that has spanned over 30 years, Colonel Robert is now co-writing with Grand Ole Opry Star & Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Inductee, Charlie Louvin!

CRM: The Early Years... Born in Memphis, Colonel Robert's professional career started in the back room juke joints of Memphis. Robert was part of the world famous 'Memphis Sound."

The 70's found Colonel Robert touring with Charlie Feathers, (One Hand Loose). In 1988, Robert & his beautiful wife, Irene shared a cameo role in the Finnish movie, "Leningrad Cowboys Go America," an instant cult classic.

In 1995, Colonel Robert started adding to his vast music catalog finding success with his hit song, "The Trucker's Last Ride," a song that still enjoys success in Country Music today.

Colonel Robert grew up around country music & big rigs. He has driven cross country runs, worked with his father in a diesel repair shop, & even was back counter parts manager at a Ford big truck dealership! If you were to cut Robert, he would bleed diesel fuel. He has used these experiences when writing his classic trucking songs like, "I Work On The Trucks."

Colonel Robert & Irene own Silver Dollar Music. []

note: Pro Writer with NSAI & Member of ASCAP