Betty Sue Perry
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Betty Sue Perry was a Tennessee country songwriter best remembered for “Roll, Muddy River,” the 1963 Wilburn Brothers country No. 4 hit that has since been recorded by Tony Rice, the Bluegrass Album Band, and a long line of touring bluegrass acts.
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- Credited as the author of “Roll, Muddy River.”
- The Wilburn Brothers’ 1963 Decca recording reached No. 4 country.
- The song has since been recorded by Tony Rice, the Bluegrass Album Band, the Country Gentlemen, and many other bluegrass acts.
- Also wrote “Before I’m Over You” (Loretta Lynn) and “Wine, Women and Song.”