Get all the top news & discounts for Los Angeles & beyond. Born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1936, Roger Miller grew up in the small town of Erick, Oklahoma. When Roger was only thirteen months old, his ...

Today (December 2) would have been Roger Miller’s 89th birthday. Miller has a deep and varied discography. However, many remember him for his novelty songs. Tracks like “You Can’t Roller Skate in a ...

On her most recent album, Kacey Musgraves didn’t confine herself to the country music of her previous albums, incorporating disco and other influences into Golden Hour. That said, she’s still the ...

Ninety years ago today, the singer/songwriter who infused humor into hits that have remained popular for generations was born in Texas.

One of the more impressive sights in the Country Music Hall of Fame is the cluster of 11 Grammy Awards credited to Roger Miller, the first country act to shake up the awards show scene as a crossover ...

On Thursday, Rolling Stone premiered Dolly Parton and Alison Krauss's cover of "The Last Word In Lonesome Is Me" by the late Roger Miller, whose star-studded tribute album is due out in August. The ...

He enlightened us with the hillbilly zen wisdom of avoiding rollerskating in a buffalo herd. He introduced us to the concept of “maple surple.” He struck an early blow in support of transgender people ...

Classic American singer-songwriter Roger Miller knew how to have a good time. The self-styled "King of the Road" was known for his love of novelty songs and his ability to turn a quick phrase.

Renée Elise Goldsberry (1971) – American actress and singer, famous for her Tony Award-winning role in Hamilton. Glen Goins (1954) – American vocalist and guitarist, best known for his work with ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dean Miller, son of the late musician Roger Miller, who has put together a tribute album to his father. Roger Miller hit the top of the charts in the 1960s with songs ...

The widow of country music legend Roger Miller doesn't own the rights to some of his biggest hits, including "King of the Road," a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of ...