Stuart Hamblen
American entertainer, radio singer, songwriter, and presidential candidate (1908-1989) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80
Carl Stuart Hamblen was an American entertainer who in 1926 became one of radio's first singing cowboys, going on to become a singer, actor, radio show host and songwriter.
Stuart Hamblen is read about 52 times a day, in 10 languages.
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Harry S. Truman 6 moreCandidate1908Born20 October 1908People around Stuart
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Joseph Kane Directed The Arizona Kid and King of the Cowboys
Rosemary Clooney Duets: This Ole House (1954)
Smiley Burnette Also in In Old Monterey and King of the Cowboys
Rex Lease Also in King of the Cowboys (1943)
Lynn Merrick Also in The Sombrero Kid and Carson City Cyclone
Jack Kirk Also in The Arizona Kid and King of the Cowboys
Ted Mapes Also in The Arizona Kid and King of the Cowboys
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He converted to Christianity under the ministry of Billy Graham, becoming a temperance movement supporter and running several times for political office. He is best known as the composer of the Southern gospel hymn "It Is No Secret " (1951) and the song "This Ole House" (1954); which was most notably recorded by Rosemary Clooney and Shakin' Stevens.
