He was a country singer song writer. He wrote such country hits as "Act
Naturally", for
Buck Owens; "Hurt Her Once For Me", for
The Wilburn Brothers; "Got No
Reason Now For Going Home", for
Gene Watson and "Let's Fall To Pieces
Together" for
George Strait. He also had many hits as a singer, including
"Red Necks", "White Socks" and "Blue Ribbon Beer". Catfish John, The
Babtisim Of Jessie Taylor, and Making Plans. Making Plans was also a
hit for many other country artists.