Background
Hanson, Richard Leon was born on October 19, 1946 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Son of Richard Arnold and Mary Ann (Fleener) Hanson.
Hanson, Richard Leon was born on October 19, 1946 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Son of Richard Arnold and Mary Ann (Fleener) Hanson.
Student, Indiana University, 1964. Student, Indiana University, 1967.
President Ric Rac Inc., Nashville, chairman board, since 1985. President, division Ric Rac Music, Rick Hanson Music, since 1986, Ric Rac Records, Rick Hanson Productions, since 1986. Public, composer numerous songs.
Performer Rick Hanson Show, since 1980. Member Bloomington Songwriters Workshop, since 1980.
Member of American Society of Composers, Wyoming Country Music Foundation, Indiana Country Music Association (founder, executive director), Indiana State Festivals Association (board directors since 1987), Country Music Association American Federation Musicians, Nashville Songwriters Association, United Brotherhood Carpenters and Joiners America, Alabama Country Music Association (honorary).
Married Sue Ann Harland, October 27, 1964 (divorced November 1985). 1 child Christena L. Married Tina E. Blake, May 30, 1987.