Merle Kilgore

Born August 9th, 1934 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Kilgore was a country music entertainer and manager, but was perhaps best known for his songwriting. He wrote his first number one hit at 18 -- "More And More," which was recorded by Webb Pierce. He also wrote the 10-million selling "Wolverton Mountain," which was recorded by Claude King. His biggest hit, co-written by June Carter Cash, was Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire." Also an actor and long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild, Kilgore appeared in several films, including "Coal Miner's Daughter." He died on February 6, 2005 at the age of 70.