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Key moments and achievements from Blake Emmons's life.
Blake was born
· Saskatchewan, Canada
Television Career
Emmons co-hosted the syndicated country TV series 'Nashville On The Road' with Jim Ed Brown, bringing country music into living rooms across North America. He also co-hosted 'The Country Place' with Brown for Show Biz Inc., becoming one of the most visible faces in country music television during the 1970s.
Television Career
Emmons co-hosted the syndicated country TV series 'Nashville On The Road' with Jim Ed Brown, bringing country music into living rooms across North America. He also co-hosted 'The Country Place' with Brown for Show Biz Inc., becoming one of the most visible faces in country music television during the 1970s.
Chart Success
Emmons' 1976 single 'Let Me Do Something Lord' reached the Top 10 on Canadian charts, representing his biggest commercial success as a recording artist. As a songwriter, he co-wrote 'Scotia Sunshine,' which became a Canadian chart hit for Johnny Burke & Eastwind.
Chart Success
Emmons' 1976 single 'Let Me Do Something Lord' reached the Top 10 on Canadian charts, representing his biggest commercial success as a recording artist. As a songwriter, he co-wrote 'Scotia Sunshine,' which became a Canadian chart hit for Johnny Burke & Eastwind.
Theatre Role
Emmons played the male lead, Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, in the Broadway production of 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' as well as the New York Theatrical Production road tour for one year. The role showcased his talents beyond music and demonstrated his versatility as a performer.
Theatre Role
Emmons played the male lead, Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, in the Broadway production of 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' as well as the New York Theatrical Production road tour for one year. The role showcased his talents beyond music and demonstrated his versatility as a performer.
Hall of Fame Induction
Blake Emmons was inducted into the North American Country Music International Hall of Fame in 2016, recognizing his decades of contributions to country music as a singer, songwriter, television host, and entertainer. The honor celebrated a career that bridged Canadian and American country music.
Hall of Fame Induction
Blake Emmons was inducted into the North American Country Music International Hall of Fame in 2016, recognizing his decades of contributions to country music as a singer, songwriter, television host, and entertainer. The honor celebrated a career that bridged Canadian and American country music.
After moving to Nashville, Blake Emmons launched his recording career in 1969 by releasing a series of singles on the Show Biz Records label, including "You're My Woman" and "Deadest Man Living." His professional relationship with the Show Biz organization extended beyond recording: he co-hosted the syndicated country television series "The Country Place" alongside Jim Ed Brown for Show Biz Inc. throughout the 1970s. The Show Biz period gave Emmons a foothold in Nashville and he went on to release material on Stop, Bell, MGB, Condor, and Columbia Records. His 1978 Condor album "I Wish You Love" featured the Top 10 hit "Let Me Do Something Lord," cementing his reputation as a Canadian country artist with genuine Nashville credentials.
After moving to Nashville, Blake Emmons launched his recording career in 1969 by releasing a series of singles on the Show Biz Records label, including "You're My Woman" and "Deadest Man Living." His professional relationship with the Show Biz organization extended beyond recording: he co-hosted the syndicated country television series "The Country Place" alongside Jim Ed Brown for Show Biz Inc. throughout the 1970s. The Show Biz period gave Emmons a foothold in Nashville and he went on to release material on Stop, Bell, MGB, Condor, and Columbia Records. His 1978 Condor album "I Wish You Love" featured the Top 10 hit "Let Me Do Something Lord," cementing his reputation as a Canadian country artist with genuine Nashville credentials.
Blake Emmons passed away
