Carl Butler
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Biography
Carl Roberts Butler was born on June 2, 1927, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Influenced by local old-time music, he began singing at age 12 and performed with various bluegrass bands. In 1952, he married Pearl Dee Jones, forming the duo Carl Butler and Pearl. Their breakthrough came in 1962 with "Don't Let Me Cross Over", which reached Number 1 on the U.S. country charts. The duo charted thirteen times between 1962 and 1969, releasing notable songs such as "I Wouldn't Change You If I Could" and "Too Late to Try Again". Carl Butler was also a prolific songwriter. They retired to their ranch in the early 1980s but made occasional guest appearances on the Grand Ole Opry until Pearl Dee Jones died in 1988. Carl Robert Butler passed away from a heart attack on September 4, 1992.
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- It's My Sin by Carl Butler
- Dreaming of a Little Cabin by Carl Butler
- The Blues Come Around
- Sing Me a Blue, Blue Song by Carl Butler
- Kentucky by Carl Butler
- I'll Cry Tomorrow
- Don't Let Me Fall by Carl Butler
- A Satisfied Mind by Carl Butler
- I Know Now by Carl Butler
- Don't Let Me Cross Over
- Don't Let Me Cross Over featuring Carl Butler
- Who Knows Right from Wrong by Carl Butler
- Angel Band by Carl Butler
- Wonder Drug
- Half a Heart by Carl Butler
- Honky Tonkitis
