Country music legend Lloyd Green was honored with a Mississippi Country Music Trail marker at Marsh Hall in the Fine Arts Building on the University of Southern Mississippi campus.
With a career spanning more than five decades, Green is celebrated as one of the most recorded musicians in country music history, contributing to an astounding 116 No. 1 hits. His signature pedal steel guitar sound became a defining feature of classic country tracks such as Tammy Wynette’s “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” Charlie Rich’s “Behind Closed Doors,” The Oak Ridge Boys’ “Elvira,” and Alan Jackson’s “Remember When.” Beyond country music, Green’s exceptional talent led him to collaborate with global icons like Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan, showcasing his influence across multiple genres.
Born in Leaf, Mississippi, Green’s musical journey began at The University of Southern Mississippi, where he honed his skills before rising to prominence as one of the most sought-after pedal steel guitarists in the country music world.
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