Artist Bio:
Mickey Gilley is an American country music singer and songwriter. He was born on March 9, 1936, in Natchez, Mississippi. Gilley achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of hits on the country music charts, including "Room Full of Roses," "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time," and "Stand by Me." He is also known for his popular cover version of the song "Stand by Me," which reached number one on the country charts and crossed over to the pop charts.
In addition to his music career, Gilley is also known for owning the popular honky-tonk nightclub Gilley's in Pasadena, Texas. The nightclub was featured prominently in the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," which helped to further increase Gilley's fame. Mickey Gilley has been inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and continues to perform and tour, delighting fans with his classic country hits.
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