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Hank Cochran
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Hank Cochran was a songwriter from Isola, Mississippi, whose songs include "Make the World Go Away" and "I Fall to Pieces," both recorded by more than one hundred artists. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2014. He passed away on July 15, 2010.

Born
August 2, 1935
Hometown
Isola, Mississippi
Country Music Hall of Fame
Inducted 2014

Latest Stories

When Patsy Cline Scored Her First No. 1 Hit Thanks to Two of Nashville’s Most Notorious Writers

Patsy Cline turned "I Fall to Pieces" into her first No. 1 hit with help from Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard, changing country music forever with one bold recording.

Burl Ives Find Himself Putting Quite A Show As His Lover Left Him In “A Little Bitty Tear”

Hank Cochran, American country songwriter, was the genius behind the song “A Little Bitty Tear”. Burl Ives recorded it first.

Remembering Hank Cochran, the Man Behind “I Fall to Piece” and More

Today marks Hank Cochran's ninth death anniversary. Let us remember him by taking a look at his great influences in the world of country music.