Songs Written by Lee Roy AbernathyTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Lee Roy Abernathy (1913–1993) was a Southern gospel musician, songwriter, and performer. He created the first gospel sheet music in 1943, which he was able to send out by mail. According to the New Georgia Encyclopedia, he "invented a music typesetting system, pioneered the use of public address systems in gospel concerts, and wrote the first singing commercials." == Biography == Abernathy was born on August 13, 1913, in the Atco community of Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia. His father was... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Lee Roy Abernathy first charted in 1958 with A Wonderful Time Up There.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.