George Morgan was born June 28, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee, and began singing and working a couple of radio stations, including WWVA in Wheeling WV, while living in Ohio.  He moved to Nashville in 1949 as a new member of the Grand Ole Opry.

George recorded for Columbia Records and scored with several hits, his biggest two were “Candy Kisses” and “Room Full of Roses.” He also hit with “Almost,” “Please Don’t Let Me Love You,” “Rainbow In My Heart,” “Cry Baby Heart,” and “I Love Everything About You.”

When Eddy Arnold left the Grand Ole Opry in 1948, George Morgan was called in to take his place and became a hit with the fans. Even when his recordings began to wane, his popularity at the Opry sustained him. He left the show in 1956 to host a TV program in Nashville, but returned to the Opry three years later. In 1959, George scored with “I’m in Love Again,” which hit number three. Early the following year, “You’re the Only Good Thing (That’s Happened to Me)” hit number four, which was George’s last Top 20 entry.

His daughter, Lorrie Morgan, has surpassed her father in popularity. Lorrie has often stated that she believed her father, as a singer, was on a par with Perry Como and Frank Sinatra.  It is truly a shame that George Morgan only lived 50 years. He was gifted with a beautiful, smooth voice and knew how to use it.

George passed away July 7, 1975. 

Dusty Owens
TCM Radio News

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