Mike Cross (born October 25, 1946, in
Maryville, Tennessee)
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, pop and folk
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. Signed to prominent label Sugar Hill (notable for releases by Doc Watson
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, Jerry Douglas
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, Dolly Parton
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and numerous others), Cross enjoys a strong fan following at live performances across the nation. Best known for his humorous songs such as "The Scotsman," his catalog features a wide variety of musical genres and moods.
Discography
References
External links
Official WebsiteBlade Agency WebsiteBio at Sugar Hill Records
1946 births
Living people
People from Maryville, Tennessee
American male singer-songwriters
Singer-songwriters from Tennessee
Guitarists from Tennessee
20th-century American guitarists
American male guitarists
20th-century American male musicians
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