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On This Day in 2019, the World Lost the Songwriter Who Penned Hits for Johnny Paycheck, George Strait, and Gene Watson

Posted on January 5, 2026 at 4:21 pm by Milltown Radio

Country legend Johnny Paycheck was technically a one-hit wonder. and recorded multiple songs by Phil Thomas Seven years ago today, a songwriter who penned songs recorded by some of the biggest names in country music died.

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Author: Clayton Edwards

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