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Sherrill (surname)
Sherrill is a surname. People Notable American people with the surname include: *Billy Sherrill (1936–2015), American country-music producer * Charles H. Sherrill (1814–1887), New York politician * Charles H. Sherrill (ambassador) (1867–1936), American diplomat *George Sherrill (born 1977), baseball relief pitcher *Jackie Sherrill (born 1943), football coach *John and Elizabeth Sherrill (John 1923–2017, Elizabeth 1928–2023), Christian writers *Mikie Sherrill (Rebecca Michelle Sherrill) (born 1972), American politician * Patrick Sherrill (1941–1986), mass murderer who perpetrated the August 20, 1986, Edmond post office shooting The Edmond post office shooting was a mass shooting that occurred in Edmond, Oklahoma, on August 20, 1986. In less than fifteen minutes, postal worker Patrick Sherrill pursued and shot several coworkers, killing 14 and injuring another six, befo ... * Robert Sherrill (1924–2014), investigative journalist * Wilma M. Sherrill (born 1939) See ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Sherrill
Billy Norris Sherrill (November 5, 1936 – August 4, 2015) was an American record producer, songwriter, and arranger best known for his association with country artists, notably Tammy Wynette and George Jones. Sherrill and business partner Glenn Sutton are regarded as the defining influences of the countrypolitan sound, a smooth amalgamation of pop and country music that was popular during the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Sherrill also co-wrote many hit songs, including " Stand by Your Man" (written with Tammy Wynette) and "The Most Beautiful Girl" (written with Rory Bourke and Norro Wilson). Early years Born in Phil Campbell, Alabama, United States in 1936, the son of an evangelical preacher, Sherrill was initially attracted to jazz and blues music, learning to play the piano and, in his teens, the saxophone. During his teenage years, he led a jump blues band, and toured the southern states playing in R&B and rock 'n' roll bands. He signed a solo record deal with a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |