Celebrate the Heart of Country, Americana, and Roots Music!

Webb Pierce

Artists A to Z

Webb Pierce
Photo: Decca Records. / Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

Webb Pierce was a country singer from West Monroe, Louisiana, who joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1952. He recorded "Wondering," "Slowly" and "There Stands the Glass," and he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. He passed away on February 24, 1991.

Born
August 8, 1921
Hometown
West Monroe, Louisiana
Country Music Hall of Fame
Inducted 2001

Latest Stories

The Number One Song by Webb Pierce Will Charm You “More and More”

“More and More” is a song penned by Merle Kilgore and recorded by Webb Pierce in 1954. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart.

Here Are Some Facts About Webb Pierce, One Of The Most Distinctive Country Music Stylists

In the 1950s and 60s, Webb Pierce dominated country music, tallying more No. 1 hits than similar country legends. Learn more about him with these exciting facts.

Webb Pierce Songs Carried a Proud Stamp That Placed Him Among The Genre’s Legendary Figures

The honky-tonk crowds quickly fell in love with Webb Pierce songs. It's pretty impressive how they were a hit right out of the box.

In 1991, The World Mourned For the Death of Country Star Webb Pierce 

Webb Pierce, one of the keystone figures of honky tonk, had a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He died on February 24, 1991, at age 65.