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Mickey Gilley

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Mickey Gilley

Mickey Leroy Gilley (March 9, 1936 – May 7, 2022) was an American country music singer, businessman, actor, and musician. Among his hits are "Room Full of Roses", "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time", and “Lonely Nights”. Gilley charted 42 singles in the top 40 on the US Country chart. His cover of "Stand by Me" was used in the movie Urban Cowboy and his nightclub in Pasadena, Texas appeared in the movie. He was a cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl McVoy, and Jimmy Swaggart.

Infobox

Born
Mickey Leroy Gilley(1936-03-09)March 9, 1936Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Died
May 7, 2022(2022-05-07) (aged 86)Branson, Missouri, U.S.
Genres
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Occupations
Singermusician
Instruments
Vocalspiano
Years active
1957–2022
Labels
Astro Dot Paula Playboy Epic Branson Varèse Sarabande TAP Music
Spouses
mw- Geraldine Garrett (m. 1953; div. 1961) Vivian McDonald (m. 1963; died 2019)
Website
www.gilleys.com

Tables

· Awards and nominations › Music City News Country Awards
1976
Mickey Gilley
Role(s)
Most Promising Male Artist
Notes
Won
1984
Mickey Gilley and Charly McClain
Role(s)
Vocal Duo of the Year
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1976
Mickey Gilley
Most Promising Male Artist
Won
1984
Mickey Gilley and Charly McClain
Vocal Duo of the Year
Nominated
· Awards and nominations › Academy of Country Music Awards
1975
Mickey Gilley
Role(s)
Most Promising Male Vocalist
Notes
Won
1976
Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
Entertainer of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
"Overnight Sensation"
Role(s)
Single Record of the Year
Notes
Nominated
1977
"Bring It On Home to Me"
Role(s)
Won
Song of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
"Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time"
Role(s)
Won
Gilley's Smoking
Role(s)
Album of the Year
Notes
Won
Mickey Gilley
Role(s)
Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Notes
Won
Entertainer of the Year
Role(s)
Won
1978
Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
1984
Mickey Gilley and Charly McClain
Role(s)
Top Vocal Duo of the Year
Notes
Nominated
2005
Mickey Gilley
Role(s)
Triple Crown Award
Notes
Awarded
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1975
Mickey Gilley
Most Promising Male Vocalist
Won
1976
Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Nominated
Entertainer of the Year
Nominated
"Overnight Sensation"
Single Record of the Year
Nominated
1977
"Bring It On Home to Me"
Won
Song of the Year
Nominated
"Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time"
Won
Gilley's Smoking
Album of the Year
Won
Mickey Gilley
Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Won
Entertainer of the Year
Won
1978
Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Nominated
1984
Mickey Gilley and Charly McClain
Top Vocal Duo of the Year
Nominated
2005
Mickey Gilley
Triple Crown Award
Awarded

References

  1. The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music
  2. Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley
  3. From Mickey Gilley show in Branson, Missouri, "His Story, His Life, His Music", June 19, 2013.
  4. "Fire at defunct honky-tonk of 'Urban Cowboy' fame"
    https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/07/05/Fire-at-defunct-honky-tonk-of-Urban-Cowboy-fame/2075647150400/
  5. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/mickey-gilley/chart-history/csi/
  6. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/1992/07/12/travel/country-music-boom-town-in-the-ozarks.html
  7. Branson Tri-Lakes News
    http://bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_908cf62a-4eae-11e1-b8c7-0019bb2963f4.html
  8. The Herald-Times
    https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/lifestyle/2020/08/22/museum-honors-three-cousins-who-became-world-famous/43807189/
  9. Houston Press
    http://www.houstonpress.com/2012-02-02/music/mickey-gilley-returns-to-stage/
  10. "Branson mourns passing of country legend Mickey Gilley; more details on what led to his death"
    https://www.ky3.com/2022/05/09/branson-mourns-passing-country-legend-mickey-gilley-more-details-what-led-his-death/
  11. Los Angeles Times
    https://projects.latimes.com/hollywood/star-walk/mickey-gilley/index.html
  12. Villages-News
    https://www.villages-news.com/2022/05/16/mickey-gilley-and-the-worlds-biggest-honky-tonk/
  13. "City of Pasadena honors country singer Mickey Gilley"
    https://abc13.com/pasadena-honors-mickey-gilley-country-star-urban-cowboy-gilleys-club-in/7815521/
  14. www.irvingtexas.com
    https://www.irvingtexas.com/listings/gilleys-dallas/795/
  15. "FAA Registry – Airmen"
    https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/Main.aspx
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