David Frizzell's life and his career are tightly woven into the fabric of country music history and lore. As a singer, songwriter and producer, he is both legacy and legend with an unmistakable voice and a captivating style.
Frizzell has enjoyed success in both his duet years with Shelly West and his solo career. He scored a huge chart-topping hit with “I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home.” The record is a country music standard, and has been featured on CMT’s 40 Greatest Drinking Songs in Country Music, making #17 in the countdown. Also, making #6 in CMT’s countdown of the 100 Greatest Duets is “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma.”
Along with his CMA awards, Frizzell has won numerous performing and recording trophies from the Academy of Country Music, Billboard and Music City News. He has been nominated for three Grammys, both as part of Frizzell & West and as a solo artist. We are thrilled to have him share his career insights and incredible life story on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown. Great fun and some wonderful stories from the American heritage called Country Music. This show and David's story is an instant hit!