13K views · 1K reactions | https://whentcowboysings.com/ Remembering Jerry Reed ! (March 20, 1937 – September 1, 2008) The song counts as lead vocal with Jerry Reed and vocalist Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires in vocal harmony. The song was 16 weeks on the list, reaching the number two position. | When The Cowboy Sings And Country Music One | Facebook

Today, September 1st, marks the anniversary of Jerry Reed's passing in 2008. Jerry was a multifaceted musician, renowned for his exceptional guitar skills, songwriting prowess, and distinctive voice. Born on March 20, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, Reed began playing the guitar at age eight and quickly developed a unique fingerpicking style. His early influences included Chet Atkins, Django Reinhardt, and Merle Travis, which he blended to create his own sound. Reed's guitar expertise earned him reco