1. Merrilee Rush is an American singer, best known for her recording of the song "Angel of the Morning", a top-10 hit which earned her a Grammy nomination for female vocalist of the year in 1968.
11 Facts About Merrilee Rush
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Merrilee Rush grew up in north Seattle, and studied classical piano from a young age.
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Merrilee Rush's version was recorded at Moman's American Sound Studio in Memphis in early 1968, and was produced by Moman and Tommy Cogbill.
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Merrilee Rush was nominated along with Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, and Mary Hopkin.
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Merrilee Rush appeared on numerous television programs in the 1960s and 1970s, including American Bandstand, The Midnight Special, The Joey Bishop Show, Happening, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, The Everly Brothers Show, and Something Else hosted by John Byner.
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Merrilee Rush's self-titled album for United Artists was released in 1977.
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Merrilee Rush continued to perform with her own band in rock and roll nostalgia shows across the country.
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In September 2023, Merrilee Rush was inducted into the California Music Hall of Fame and received The Carol Kaye Inspiration Award.
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In 2003, Merrilee Rush appeared in the PBS special At the Drive-In along with Jan Berry and Dean Torrence, Fabian, Bobby Vee, Chris Montez, Dodie Stevens, and Matthew and Gunnar Nelson.
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Merrilee Rush is married to singer-songwriter and entertainer Billy Mac.
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Merrilee Rush was a breeder of numerous champion Old English Sheepdogs for many decades.