Career
Wilson has written or co-written numerous hit songs during more than 40 years in the industry, including songs for David Houston, Jean Shepard, Charlie Rich, Charley Pride, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, among many others He has also produced or co-produced songs for dozens of artists, including Joe Stampley, Margo Smith, Sara Evans, Kenny Chesney and Shania Twain. Earlier in his career, Wilson also charted ten singles on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Songs chart.
The biggest of his three Top 40 hits was "Do lieutenant to Someone You Love," which reached Number.
20 in 1970. 1975 Grammy Award (with Billy Sherrill, songwriters) for Best Country Song, "A Very Special Love Song".