Wayland D. Holyfield (March 15, 1942 – May 6, 2024) was an American songwriter and leader in the songwriting community. == Personal life == Wayland Holyfield was born in Mallettown, Conway County, Arkansas. He was educated in Arkansas public schools and attended Hendrix College at Conway, Arkansas, before graduating from the University of Arkansas with a degree in marketing in 1965. Prior to his musical career, Holyfield was a wholesale appliance salesman and advertising account manager. His wife Nancy and... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Wayland Holyfield first charted in 1973 with Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 29 Top‑10s, 9 of which went to number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Could I Have This Dance - #2: You're My Best Friend - #3: Meanwhile - #4: Some Broken Hearts Never Mend - #5: I'll Be Leavin' Alone
Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer
Johnny Russell
Till the Rivers All Run Dry
Don Williams
She Never Knew Me
Don Williams
I'm Living a Lie
Jeanne Pruett
#4 Some Broken Hearts Never Mend
Don Williams
I'm Getting Good at Missing You (Solitaire)
Rex Allen Jr.
She's Still All Over You
Jeanne Pruett
Barbara Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know
Mel Street
Virginia, How Far Will You Go
Dickey Lee
I've Got a Winner in You
Don Williams
I'm a Woman
Jeanne Pruett
No, No, No (I'd Rather Be Free)
Rex Allen Jr.
You'll Be Back (Every Night in My Dreams)
Johnny Russell
You're Gonna Love Love
Ava Barber
Just Hangin' On
Mel Street
I Might Be Awhile in New Orleans
Johnny Russell
I'm Just a Heartache Away
Dickey Lee
Never Been So Loved (In All My Life)
Charley Pride
Put Your Dreams Away
Mickey Gilley
The Blues Don't Care Who's Got 'Em
Eddy Arnold
Your Love Shines Through
Mickey Gilley
The Best There Is
Charley Pride
She Reminded Me of You
Mickey Gilley
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