Betty Robinson

Background

Rhodes was born in Hyden, Kentucky, on the foothills of the Appalachian mountains.

Career

She lived in poverty until she was old enough to make her way to Nashville. She would later be voted Billboard Magazine"s songwriter of the year. Robinson was signed to Metromedia Records and later to Decca Records where she wrote many hit songs including, "All I Need is You" and "Hello Love." recorded by Hank Snow.

Robinson was also noted as a singer and did several duets with country music star Carl Belew.

Achievements

• Robinson has been decorated for her songwriting by various organizations. In 1968 she was named "Billboard Magazines Female Country Songwriter of the Year" for the hit song, "Baby"s Back Again" performed by Connie Smith and "Hello Love" performed by Hank Snow. Most recently, Robinson was honored by the Artists Music Guild with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on November 10, 2012.

Works

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• book

  • On Silver Wings
  • Betty Jean Robinson To the Glory of My Father Songbook