John LaGale Horton (April 30, 1925 – November 5, 1960) was an American country, honky tonk, and rockabilly musician during the 1950s. He is best known for a series of history-inspired narrative country saga songs that became international hits. His 1959 single "The Battle of New Orleans" was awarded the 1960 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. The song was awarded the Grammy Hall of Fame Award and in 2001 ranked number 333 of the Recording Industry Association... [more on Wikipedia]
Top songs: #1: The Battle of New Orleans - #2: North to Alaska - #3: Sink the Bismarck - #4: Johnny Reb - #5: When It's Springtime in Alaska (It's Forty Below)