HOWARD, HARLAN
(1929–2002)
HOWARD, HARLAN (b. H. Perry H., Detroit, Mich., September 8, 1929–March 3, 2002) One of Nashville's most prolific and well-loved songwriters, Howard has over 400 songs to his credit, and many of them have become country standards. Although Howard later claimed to have been born in Lexington, Kentucky, he was actually born in Detroit. His Southern family were devoted listeners to WSM's GRAND OLE OPRY, and Howard's first idol was HONKY-TONK singer ERNEST TUBB . Although he began composing his own…