OB McClinton

About

Popular country music singer nicknamed "Chocolate Cowboy" who was best remembered for hit songs like "Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You." 

Before Fame

He became inspired to perform country music at 9 or 10 and initially tried to earn a record contract as an R&B singer.

Trivia

He was one of the first artists ever to market his albums on television, doing so with The Only One.

Family Life

He was born Obie Burnett. His father, Rev. G.A. McClinton, was a farmer and a clergyman. He'd die after a long battle with abdominal cancer.

Associated With

He was initially inspired to sing country music by legendary artist Hank Williams Sr..