George Morgan

George Morgan (June 28, 1924 – July 7, 1975) was a mid-20th century country music singer.

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June 28 - 1924 - July 7 - 1975 - 20th century - Country music - Singer

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Morgan was born in Waverly, Tennessee but raised in Barberton, Ohio. He was, along with a few other contemporaries (most notably Eddie Arnold and Jim Reeves), referred to as a "country crooner", his singing style being far more similar to that of Bing Crosby or Perry Como than that of Ernest Tubb or Lefty Frizzell. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Waverly, Tennessee - Barberton, Ohio - Eddie Arnold - Jim Reeves - Country crooner - Bing Crosby - Perry Como - Ernest Tubb - Lefty Frizzell - Country Music Hall of Fame

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George Morgan was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and is best remembered for his No.1 hit on the country music charts, "Candy Kisses."

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He is the father of country singer Lorrie Morgan, former girlfriend of Fred Thompson and current wife of country singer Sammy Kershaw.

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Lorrie Morgan - Fred Thompson - Sammy Kershaw

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George Morgan played Father John Patrick Francis Mulcahy in the pilot episode of M*A*S*H, but was replaced by William Christopher in the third episode.

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Father John Patrick Francis Mulcahy - M*A*S*H - William Christopher

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On his passing in 1975, he was interred in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.

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Spring Hill Cemetery - Madison, Tennessee

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