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John LaGale Horton was an American country, honky tonk, and rockabilly musician during the 1950s. He is best known for a series of history-inspired narrative country saga songs that became international hits. His 1959 single "The Battle of New Orleans" was awarded the 1960 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. The song was awarded the Grammy Hall of Fame Award and in 2001 ranked number 333 of the Recording Industry Association of America's "Songs of the Century". His first number-one country song was in 1959, "When It's Springtime in Alaska ".
Top Tracks
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The Battle Of New Orleans
Johnny Horton'S Greatest Hits
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Sink the Bismark
The Essential Johnny Horton
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North To Alaska*
Johnny Horton'S Greatest Hits
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Ole Slew Foot
The Essential Johnny Horton
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Honky Tonk Man
The Essential Johnny Horton
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When It's Spring Time In Alaska (It's Forty Below) (Single Version)
Johnny Horton'S Greatest Hits
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Johnny Reb (Album Version)
American Originals
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Whispering Pines
Johnny Horton - 16 Biggest Hits
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The Battle Of New Orleans (special version cut for England)
The Spectacular Johnny Horton
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Johnny Freedom ("Freedomland")
Johnny Horton'S Greatest Hits
