Songs Written by Johnny HortonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

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]

As a songwriter, Johnny Horton first charted in 1956 with Honky-Tonk Man.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Country the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s.