DALHART, VERNON
(1883–1948)
DALHART, VERNON (b. Marion Try Slaughter, Jefferson, Tex., April 6, 1883–September 15, 1948) Dalhart was one of country's first superstars, releasing over 5,000 78 rpm records, although his highly trained voice makes him an acquired taste at best for the true fan of country music. Dalhart was the son of a rancher who worked the rich land of northeastern Texas. Though young Slaughter worked as a cowhand in the region, his true love was light classical and operatic music. He entered the Dallas…