Tex Ritter

Tex Ritter was one of the early pioneers of country music and began recording for American Record Company (Columbia Records) in 1933.

In 1936 he moved to LA where he made his debut in the first of twelve 'B' movies for Grand National. In 1942, Ritter signed with Capitol and began what was his most successful recording period.

In 1952, Ritter recorded the movie title-track song High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darlin'), which became a hit and he sang the song at the first-ever televised Academy Awards ceremony in 1953. It received an Oscar for Best Song that year.

Ritter became one of the founding members of the Country Music Association in Nashville and became the fifth person and first singing cowboy to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He moved to Nashville in 1965 and began working for WSM Radio and the Grand Ole Opry. He also received a lifetime membership to the Opry.

Tex Ritter

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