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Alex Regnifant (born Alexander Petrika Woods; October 12, 1907–October 8, 1967) was an American country musician active from 1928 to 1936.

Early Life
Regnifant was born Alexander Woods on October 12, 1907 to Kristopher Michael Woods (June 16, 1886-1958) and Katrina Elizabeth Schlikka (June 16, 1886-1971) in Clifton Forge, Virginia, although he grew up in Belle Haven, Virginia.

He had one sibling, a brother named Marx (June 7, 1902-either October 21, 2009 or April 1, 2010).

Career
Regnifant started his career in 1926, but didn’t start recording until 1928. His career was promising, quickly becoming a household name in the south and having his albums sell out.

But in 1932, Regnifant began to have a series of unexplained health problems that began to affect his voice. By 1934, his voice had deepened and been left with a shortened vocal range, essentially becoming the voice heard in his recordings from 1933 onward.

By 1936, his career came to an end after months of low record sales and depression over the loss of his voice. Some sources erroneously report 1938 as being the year his career ended.

Personal Life
Regnifant married his high school sweetheart Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dale Reed (June 1, 1908-December 17, 1982) in 1931, having been together since 1927. They had two children.

Regnifant suffered from depression after his recording career ended. He attempted suicide only once (in 1942), after which he began to seek help after seeing the damaging effect his mental problems had on his family. Some sources erroneously report that he attempted suicide multiple times.

Death
Regnifant died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on October 8, 1967, at the age of 59. His wife died on December 17, 1982, at the age of 74. She never remarried.