The Anita Kerr Singers
The Anita Kerr Singers
Top Songs
| 1 | The Sound of Silence | ||
| 2 | A Hazy Shade of Winter | ||
| 3 | Scarborough Fair | ||
| 4 | Bridge Over Troubled Water | ||
| 5 | Fakin' It |
Albums
Nov 2014 • 12 songs
Oct 2013 • 12 songs
Oct 2013 • 10 songs
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About
Biography
In the 1950s and '60s, the Anita Kerr Singers were one of the most popular group of backup vocalists in all of country music, appearing on countless recordings by renowned Nashville artists. Kerr was the group's leader, and she was joined by alto Dottie Dillard, tenor Gil Wright, and baritone Louis Nunley, as the quartet initially gained attention by performing on the NBC radio program Sunday Down South in the early '50s, which led to a contract with Decca. In 1956, the Anita Kerr Singers landed a spot on the New York-based Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts TV show, which led to fu...