Guy Hovis
| Guy Hovis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Guy Lee Hovis, Jr. |
| Born | September 24, 1941 |
| Origin | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States |
| Genres | Southern Gospel, Big Band, Popular, Country |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist; Political staffer |
| Years active | 1967-present |
Guy Lee Hovis, Jr. (born September 24, 1941), is an American singer, who, along with his former wife, Ralna English, a native of West Texas, was one of the featured acts of the ABC and syndicated television series The Lawrence Welk Show.
Born and reared in Tupelo, Mississippi, Hovis was the son of an officer from the Mississippi Highway Patrol. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mississippi at Oxford. After a two-year stint in the United States Army, Hovis decided to try a career as a musical performer in Hollywood.
His first break came with an appearance on the CBS House Party television program hosted by Art Linkletter; thereafter, he teamed with David Blaylock as the singing duo of Guy & David, which led to a recording contract with ABC Records.
After the duo disbanded, Hovis was a soloist again, performing in Los Angeles nightclubs such as The Horn in Santa Monica, California; it was there he met his future wife and singing partner Ralna English. The couple wed in January 1969.
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