Red Sovine

Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine, (July 7, 1917 – April 4, 1980) Was an American country music singer and songwriter associated with truck-driving country songs, particularly those recited as narratives but set to music. His most noted examples are "Giddyup Go" (1965) and "Teddy Bear" (1976), both of which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. And Include “Little Rosa,” “Phantom 309,” He also wrote hits for other artists, including “Missing You,” recorded by Jim Reeves, and “Why Baby Why,” recorded by Webb Pierce.

On April 4, 1980, Sovine suffered a heart attack while driving in southern Nashville, causing him to run a red light and strike an oncoming vehicle.