Background
Frizzell, David was born on September 26, 1941 in Texas, United States.
Frizzell, David was born on September 26, 1941 in Texas, United States.
He is the younger brother of country music legend Lefty Frizzell. His career first started in the late 1950s, but his biggest success came in the "80s, 30 years into his career. He began performing in his brother"s show at the age of 12.
Frizzell appeared regularly on Buck Owens" All American television Show during the 1970s, and recorded for Capitol Records.
In 1981, he recorded his first number-one country hit, "You"re the Reason God Made Oklahoma," a duet with Shelly West. In August 1982, Frizzell scored his only solo number-one country single with "I"m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home", which was nominated for Song of the Year in the 1982 Grammy Awards.
He continued to tour and record with West until 1986. After he parted ways with Shelly West, Frizzell continued to record solo albums, but he has not kept up the popularity he enjoyed during the early 1980s.
At age 72, he continues to tour.
Served with United States Army.