Paul Overstreet

Hall of Fame singer and songwriter Paul Overstreet is one of the most successful songwriters in contemporary country music history, penning hits for artists like George Jones, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, and Marie Osmond, as well as scoring hits on his own. He wrote his first songs as a boy in Newton, Mississippi. In 1973, he graduated from high school and headed for Nashville, where he played in country bands at night and worked blue-collar jobs during the day. Despite his efforts, Overstreet couldn't break into the industry. Eventually, his songs were recorded by other, mo...