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Ronnie Milsap Biography (Singer)

Birthday: January 16, 1943 (Capricorn)

Born In: Robbinsville, North Carolina, United States

Advanced Search Ronnie Lee Milsap is a six-time Grammy Award-winning American country singer and pianist, considered as one of the most successful country artists of the 1970s and the 1980s. Born almost blind due to a congenital disorder, this virtuoso developed a keen interest in music in his childhood. He displayed remarkable musical talent at the age of seven, which led him to formally study classical music and learn various musical instruments, finally mastering the piano. His expansive and rich body of work, spanning more than five decades, includes 28 albums and 69 singles. Starting with the release of his first eponymous album in 1971, he has churned out 40 No. 1 country hits, 35 of which have topped the ‘Billboard’ country chart. With time, he emerged as one of the most versatile and thriving "crossover" singers of his era. His music, which incorporated elements of R&B, pop, and rock and roll, earned him immense popularity and made him a star. Some of his most popular crossover numbers were ‘Stranger in My House’, ‘(There's) No Gettin' Over Me,’ and ‘Smoky Mountain Rain.’ By 2000, he had one “double-platinum” album, one “platinum” album, and seven “gold” albums to his credit. Image Credit http://www.prphotos.com/p/LRS-046774/(Lee Roth / RothStock) Image Credit pinterest.com Previous Next

Birthday: January 16, 1943 (Capricorn)

Born In: Robbinsville, North Carolina, United States

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Also Known As: Ronnie Lee Milsap, Ronald Lee Millsaps

Age: 83 Years, 83 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Joyce Milsap (m. 1965)

children: Todd Milsap

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U.S. State: North Carolina

Notable Alumni: Young Harris College

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education: Young Harris College

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  What genre of music does Ronnie Milsap sing?

  Ronnie Milsap is known for singing country music.

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  How many number one hits does Ronnie Milsap have?

  Ronnie Milsap has a total of 35 number one hits on the Billboard country chart.

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  Has Ronnie Milsap ever collaborated with other artists?

  Yes, Ronnie Milsap has collaborated with various artists such as Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette.

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  What is Ronnie Milsap's most famous song?

  One of Ronnie Milsap's most famous songs is "Smoky Mountain Rain."

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  Did Ronnie Milsap face any challenges in his career?

  Ronnie Milsap faced challenges due to being blind from birth, but he overcame them to become a successful musician.

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American PeopleMale PianistsMale MusiciansAmerican PianistsCapricorn Musicians Childhood & Early LifeHe was born on January 16, 1943, in Robbinsville, North Carolina, US. He was almost blind at the time of his birth, because of a congenital disorder. His mother abandoned him as an infant, and his grandparents looked after him in the Smoky Mountains till age five. Thereafter, he was enrolled at a blind school known as the ‘Governor Morehead School’ in Raleigh, North Carolina.As a child, he was passionate about music. Soon, he started his formal training in classical music in school, after his instructors observed his remarkable musical talent. He learned the piano, the violin, and the guitar and soon became an excellent pianist.He lost the limited vision he had in his left eye after being slapped by a house parent of the school at the age of 14.Milsap developed an interest in rock and roll music. He, with his high-school classmates, formed the rock band ‘The Apparitions.’After receiving a full college scholarship, Milsap, who had planned to become a lawyer, began studying at the ‘Young Harris College’ in Young Harris, GA. While in college, he joined ‘Dimensions,’ a popular local R&B band and performed at the ‘Royal Peacock Club.’ He later resolved to make a career in music and left college after rejecting a law school scholarship in the fall of 1964.Continue Reading Below