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Frizzell's style of singing influenced a great many singers, particularly Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam.[2] In addition, he was widely recognized for his songwriting talents. George Strait recorded a song called "Lefty's Gone" on the album Something Special. In addition, Willie Nelson's 1977 album, To Lefty From Willie was a tribute to Frizzell and consisted entirely of cover versions of Frizzell songs. Frizzell was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1982 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is also in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Fellow Texan Roy Orbison was a devout fan of Frizzell's sound, and in 1988, as a part of the supergroup, the Traveling Wilburys, he chose the name "Lefty Wilbury" to honor his musical hero. Frizzell's younger brother, David Frizzell, is also a country singer. His biggest hits were 1982's "I'm Gonna Hire a Wino (To Decorate Our Home)" and "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma", a 1981 duet with Shelly West.[citation needed] In 2003, Lefty Frizzell ranked #31 on CMT's 40 Greatest Men of Country Music. THIS BIO SEGMENT CAME FROM WIKIPEDIA. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED.

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