Johnny Paycheck

About

Country singer and Grand Ole Opry member who sang "Take This Job and Shove It" and "Miracle of Love." He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He released more than 30 studio albums throughout his career. 

Before Fame

He started playing music in talent shows when he was nine years old and later learned to play steel guitar from George Jones. 

Trivia

He was part of country music's "Outlaw Movement." "Take This Job and Shove It" has gained more than 60 million streams on Spotify. 

Family Life

He married his fiancée Sharon in the 1960s, and they had three children together. 

Associated With

He occasionally collaborated with Tammy Wynette, including writing "Apartment No. 9" for her.