Background
McDill, Robert Lee was born on April 5, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Guy Vernon and Ruby (McCauley) McDill.
McDill, Robert Lee was born on April 5, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Guy Vernon and Ruby (McCauley) McDill.
Student, Lamar University, 1966.
Staff writer, Jack Music, Nashville, 1969-1975; staff writer, Hall Clement Publications, Nashville, 1975-1984; owner, staff writer, Ranger Bob Music/Bob McDill division Polygram International Public Companies, Nashville, since 1984.
Member William G. Hall Scholar. Foundation committee, Belmont College, since 1983. Fundraiser Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville, 1985, 88.
Served with United States Navy, 1967-1969. Member American Society of Composers (18 awards, Songwriter of Year 1994), National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (board governors 1974, southern regional advisory board since 1988, 3 Grammy nominations).
Married Nancy Whitsett, October 6, 1971 (divorced 1991). Children: Katharine, Rebecca, Gavin.