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Mickey Gilley
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Mickey Gilley was a country singer from Ferriday, Louisiana, known for hits like "Room Full of Roses" and "Stand by Me" and for Gilley's, the big honky tonk in Pasadena, Texas. He played himself in Urban Cowboy and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984. He passed away on May 7, 2022.

Born
March 9, 1936
Hometown
Ferriday, Louisiana
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Star, 1984

Latest Stories

Mickey Gilley Forged A Swooning Rendition Of Buddy Holly’s “True Love Ways” 

This song was originally pop. However, back in 1980, Mickey Gilley covered “True Love Ways” and made it a No. 1 hit

Details For Mickey Gilley’s Memorial Plans Announced

Memorial plans for the late country singer and pioneer of the Urban Cowboy movement, Mickey Gilley, have been announced. Catch all the details here.

Randy Travis Posts A Heartfelt Message For Mickey Gilley To Honor The Singer’s Death

Randy Travis shares with fans a heartfelt message for the late singer Mickey Gilley. Aside from that, he also let us in on a little ‘secret’!

Death Of “Urban Cowboy” Star And Legendary Icon Mickey Gilley Is A Sad Moment For The Country Music Community

Mickey Gilley, who was known as one of the pioneers of country music, dies at 86, and his death definitely left a hole in the community.

Gilley’s: Let’s Look Back To The Largest Honky Tonk in the World

The Gilley’s of Pasadena, Texas, is billed as the ‘largest honky tonk in the world.’ It has been the favorite of every country music fan ever since.

Mickey Gilley’s Songs: The Best Songs By Our Favorite Urban Cowboy

Today, we’re going to look back at some of the best of Mickey Gilley’s songs ever since his illustrious country music career started in the late 1950s.

Top-charting Songs from the ‘Urban Cowboy’ Soundtrack

Let us look at some of the top-charting songs from the 'Urban Cowboy' soundtrack.

Listen to Mickey Giley’s Stunning Rendition of the Classic “Stand By Me”

Stand by Me is one of the most beloved classics of our time and has been covered time and time again. For this rendition, country artist Mickey Gilley has provided us with a stunning rendition, featured in the movie Urban Cowboy.