Stanley Edward Hitchcock (March 22, 1936 – January 4, 2023) was an American country music singer, television and radio host, and author. == Early life and education == Hitchcock was born on March 22, 1936, in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. In 1940, the family moved to a farm in Springfield. In his youth, he learned to play the guitar. As a teenager, he appeared regularly on local radio stations, first appearing there at the age of 12. He graduated from Pleasant... [more on Wikipedia]