Jan Crutchfield (February 26, 1938 – October 30, 2012) was an American

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singer and songwriter. He is best known for writing " Statue of a Fool", which was first recorded in 1969 by

Jack Greene Jack Henry Greene (January 7, 1930 – March 14, 2013) was an American country musician. Nicknamed the "Jolly Greene Giant" due to his height and deep voice, Greene was a long time member of the Grand Ole Opry. A three-time Grammy Award nominee ...

and was a No. 1 hit on the

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charts for him. Versions of the song by Brian Collins and

Ricky Van Shelton Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952) is an American retired country music singer. Active between 1986 and 2006, he charted more than 20 singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts. This figure includes 10 Number One hits: "Somebod ...

also charted in the top 10. Other notable compositions written by Crutchfield include " Tear Time" by

Dave & Sugar Dave & Sugar was a pop-styled American country music trio which enjoyed its peak success in the mid- to late-1970s. The trio consisted of lead singer Dave Rowland and initially on backing vocals, Vicki Hackeman and Jackie Frantz. Over time, the ...

and several singles by

Lee Greenwood Melvin Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942) is an American country music singer. Active since 1962, he won a Grammy Awards, Grammy Award and he has charted 33 singles on the Hot Country Songs with seven singles reaching the number one. He has ...

, including " She's Lying", " It Turns Me Inside Out", and " Going, Going, Gone". Crutchfield died on October 30, 2012. His brother, Jerry Crutchfield, was a record producer who also worked with Greenwood.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Crutchfield, Jan 1938 births 2012 deaths Musicians from Paducah, Kentucky Songwriters from Kentucky Singers from Kentucky