Ted Jarrett

Ted Jarrett pioneered the rich if under-recognized tradition of Nashville R&B -- an African-American performer, composer, and label owner working in the margins of Music City USA's celebrated country recording industry, he carved out a career spanning half a century, creating now-classic crossover efforts including "You Can Make It If You Try," "Love, Love, Love," and "It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day)." Born in Nashville on October 17, 1925, Jarrett was just two-years-old when his father was shot dead by his mistress' boyfriend -- he was later raised by his grandparents in rura...