Brother of Jimmie Dean.
He used four different horses during his westerns: War Paint, White Cloud, Copper and Flash.
He wrote some notable songs, such as "One Has My Name, The Other Has My Heart" and "Hillbilly Heaven".
Received the Pioneer Award from the Academy of Country Music.
Recieved a star on the Palm Springs Walk Of Fame [20 March 1999]
Singing cowboy.
Was a founding member of the Academy of Country Music and an officer for more than 10 years.