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- Birth nameJohnny Bright Russell
- Johnny Russell was born on January 23, 1940 in Moorhead, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Remember the Titans (2000), Gentlemen Broncos (2009) and Drive-In (1976). He died on July 3, 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
- He was a country singer song writer. He wrote such country hits as "Act Naturally", for Buck Owens; "Hurt Her Once For Me", for The Wilburn Brothers; "Got No Reason Now For Going Home", for Gene Watson and "Let's Fall To Pieces Together" for George Strait. He also had many hits as a singer, including "Red Necks", "White Socks" and "Blue Ribbon Beer". Catfish John, The Babtisim Of Jessie Taylor, and Making Plans. Making Plans was also a hit for many other country artists.
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