[Tex Ritter: The Trailblazing Cowboy Legend]

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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life of Tex Ritter, the Texas-born cowboy who left an indelible mark on country music and Hollywood. Discover how his passion for music at The University of Texas at Austin set him on the path to becoming a sought-after singing cowboy. Immerse yourself in the magic of his 85 films and witness the rise of a Hollywood star. Relive his musical triumphs with Capitol Records, where chart-topping hits became timeless classics. Unravel the heartwarming love story with his leading lady, Dorothy Fay Southworth, that transcended the silver screen. Celebrate his lasting legacy as … continued below

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Mallory, Randy October 2015.

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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life of Tex Ritter, the Texas-born cowboy who left an indelible mark on country music and Hollywood. Discover how his passion for music at The University of Texas at Austin set him on the path to becoming a sought-after singing cowboy. Immerse yourself in the magic of his 85 films and witness the rise of a Hollywood star. Relive his musical triumphs with Capitol Records, where chart-topping hits became timeless classics. Unravel the heartwarming love story with his leading lady, Dorothy Fay Southworth, that transcended the silver screen. Celebrate his lasting legacy as a founding member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, leaving an enduring impact on the country music industry. Tex Ritter: A true cowboy legend whose tale will captivate your heart.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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Mallory, Randy. [Tex Ritter: The Trailblazing Cowboy Legend], photograph, October 2015; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1980686/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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