August 8, 1921 - February 24, 1991

Webb Pierce is just one of many legendary country singers that continue to be shunned by the music industry. During his heyday, Pierce was a giant among his peers. Hank Williams aside, Webb was just about the biggest thing in country music during the period from 1952 - 1962. His In the Jailhouse Now is the 3rd biggest song all-time in country music. It dominated the No. 1 position for 21 weeks in 1955.

Webb's impact on country music followed a very successful stint on the Louisiana Hayride, a proving grounds for country singers outside the Nashville arena, at that time. Faron Young, Jimmy Day and Floyd Cramer were all one-time members of Pierce famous Hayride troupe.

Pierce undoubtedly earned his place on the Country Music Hall of Fame roster. Scrutinize the list thoroughly and you'll not see him there. This is further evidence of the inability to recognize and show respect to great pioneers of modern country music, by industry leaders.

With a huge cache of music that resulted from a 30-year chart run, very little has been released on CD. There are a number of CD units available, but most are an assortment and duplication of his biggest hits. My recommendation is the above-pictured CD entitled Greatest Hits - Finest Performances. Released by Sun Entertainment Corporation, it includes such big hits as Slowly, More and More, There Stands the Glass and nine other cuts.

Greatest Hits - Finest Performances is currently available at


Career Highlights

Birth Place - West Monroe, LA

Career record label - Decca

First Top 10 - Wondering (1952)

Biggest Hit - In the Jailhouse Now (1955) (3rd biggest song in country music)

Chart Run - 1952 - 1982

54 Top 10 Hits

Major Awards/Achievements

No. 6 All-time Country Music Artist

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