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34 2021 Clay County Fair Legendary Lintons To Present Two Shows With decades of playing traditional country, folk, gospel and cowboy songs Sherwin Linton has earned “legendary” status among his fan following. On Saturday, July 17, Sherwin and Pam Linton will bring their own special stylings to the Band Shelter with two free performances: 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sherwin Linton learned to accompany his singing while chording on the piano and guitar as a child, and at 16, he had his own radio show on KWAT Radio in Watertown, South Dakota. Sherwin and his band “The Rocketeers” were soon in demand all over eastern South Dakota. Moving to Minneapolis in 1957, Sherwin formed the Roy introduced Sherwin was also nominated for In 2000 Sherwin added movies an estimated repertoire of over “Fender Benders,” which to his partner Wesley Rose, Entertainer of the Year and to his list of credits appearing 5,000 songs he can entertain became a very popular ballroom who had guided the careers of Best Male Vocalist by Music in the feature film, Totem Ree any audience anywhere. With and nightclub act that rocked such luminaries as the Everly City News, the Academy of Call, with his long time friends the release of his new CD, It and rolled great audiences from Brothers, Roy Orbison, and Country Music, and several Williams & Ree. In recent years Happened In America, and the Minnesota to the west coast in Hank Williams. other organizations and trade Sherwin has been inducted into re-release of the classic 70’s the early to mid-1960s. Sherwin was signed to a long- publications. In 1975, Sherwin’s the South Dakota Musicians Hall tribute, Hello, I’m Not Johnny Having had several rock- term management, recording record “When She Cries” won of Fame, the National Traditional Cash, Sherwin has developed a a-billy records successfully contract, and was soon appearing an award for Single of the Year. Country Music Hall of Fame, new fan base of college students released in the Midwest, on numerous TV shows and In 1981 at a special 25th and the Minnesota Music Hall and younger generation hipsters. Sherwin journeyed to Nashville performing from coast to coast. Anniversary party held for of Fame. He continues to receive An infectious smile, charming in 1966 where he cut “Cotton This landed Sherwin Linton’s Sherwin in Nashville, country industry awards and recognition personality, and sincerity have King,” a song that catapulted name among the top nominees music’s top show promoter, for his many achievements. won him a loyal legion of friends him to the top of the Country for Entertainer of the Year by the Harry “Hap” Peebles introduced and fans all over the United music charts. Roy Acuff became Country Music Association in Sherwin Linton as a Country 1956 to 2012 – 56 years – States and abroad. Sherwin aware of Sherwin’s talents when 1972 and 1973. Music Legend. Sherwin is still singing the songs often plays over 250 dates a year they toured together in 1968. In the mid-1970s, Sherwin The legend continues to grow. of Elvis, Marty Robbins, Chuck and among his many unique Berry, Buddy Holly, and Johnny accomplishments is a perfect Cash with the same vitality that attendance record. made them classics. He also Sherwin’s show is performs many of his own hits complemented by his lovely and and originals plus a great variety talented wife and vocalist, Pam of traditional country, folk, Linton, and his great band “The gospel and cowboy songs. With Cotton Kings.” 444 Sheyenne St • Suite 102 West Fargo, ND 58078 Keven J Kercher 701.282.3249 [email protected] Proud to serve the Clay County area!.