Help Jack Greene into the Hall of Fame

This past summer if you were in attendance at the "Big Red Open II". You were fortunate enough to catch one of Country music's true Living Legends Mr. Jack Greene in concert. After the show I had the honor of inducting him into the WJVL country Hall of Fame. A small consolation for a man who's career deserves to be enshrined in the Country Hall of Fame in Nashville.

As one of country music's most enduring and best-loved stars, Jack has thrilled millions over a career that has spanned over 4 decades. His unforgettable hits include "Statue of a Fool," "There Goes My Everything," and "All the Time," all of which have been immortalized by enthusiastic fans who demand to hear them wherever he plays.

Having toured as a drummer in the Texas Troubadour band for the legendary Ernest Tubb, Jack could scarcely have imagined the incredible success he was to achieve as a solo performer. However, E.T. could see the dynamic potential in his protégé, and actively encouraged him to strike out on his own. The rest is the stuff of history. The pinnacle of his success came during the 1967 CMA awards, where he swept every major prize including Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Song of the Year for "There Goes My Everything." The enduring popularity of that song is reflected in the fact that it has been recorded no less than 111 times, in 14 languages. Due to Jack's immense popularity, he was later inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry and to this day, remains a regular on the weekly Saturday night programs that have become a tradition for country music lovers everywhere.

Over my years as host of the WJVL Country Hall of Fame I've gotten to know Jack and his Manager Lee Ann. And the more I became familiar with all of Jack's music. The more I understood how under appreciated he is by THE COUNTRY HALL OF FAME in Nashville. I can't believe that the voting community hasn't seen Jack electrify the Grand Ol Opry with "Statue of A Fool" or "There goes my Everything".

So I ask that everyone let their voice be heard and sign this petition to get Jack Greene his due. And put him in his right full place in The Country Music Hall of Fame.

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