Darrell Orvis Glenn was an American singer and songwriter.
15 Facts About Darrell Glenn
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Darrell Glenn first made his mark in the music business with his recording of "Crying in the Chapel" released in 1953, written by his father, Artie Glenn.
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Darrell Glenn wrote songs recorded by other artists including Elvis Presley.
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Darrel Glenn was born to Foy and Artie Glenn in 1935.
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Darrell Glenn won a talent contest in Waco, Texas, where the award was an opportunity to record with Bob Wills.
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Darrell Glenn released "Crying in the Chapel" when he was 17 before he graduated in June 1953.
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Darrell Glenn's recording of "Crying in the Chapel" was originally recorded as a demo in professional studios in Ft.
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Darrell Glenn was still a student when the song was released, and after glenn graduated, he went on a tour in the United States and Canada.
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In 1959, Darrell Glenn re-recorded "Crying in the Chapel" for National Recording Corporation as the title track of an album of inspirational songs.
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Darrell Glenn made regular appearances in Bewley Barn Dance, appearing in the Big D Jamboree.
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Darrell Glenn joined as vocalist a group called the Commodores, which had a local hit titled "Uranium" written by Glenn's father Artie in 1955.
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Darrell Glenn wrote a number of songs recorded by other artists; among these are the 1967 Elvis 45 release of Indescribably Blue, "Bear With Me a Little Longer" by Eddy Arnold; and "Only the Redeemed" by Kenneth Copeland, which received a Grammy nomination.
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Darrell Glenn wrote for an album of gospel songs by Copeland.
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Darrell Glenn died on April 9,1990, from cancer in Fort Worth at the age of 54.
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Darrell Glenn was buried in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Texas.