Daron Norwood
Encyclopedia
Daron Norwood is an American country music
singer. Signed to Giant Records in 1993, he released two albums (1993's Daron Norwood and 1995's Ready, Willing and Able) for the label and charted six singles on the Billboard
Hot Country Songs
charts. His singles "If It Wasn't For Her I Wouldn't Have You
" and "Cowboys Don't Cry" both made the country Top 40. Norwood also contributed "Working Elf Blues" to the multi-artist album Giant Country Christmas, Volume 1.
a night.
Norwood also serves as a motivational speaker. His program, called "Keep It Straight", was developed to warn children of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
On April 15, 2008, Norwood was arrested in Crestview, Florida
, for allegedly battering his wife. Following a complete investigation, the charges were dropped.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer. Signed to Giant Records in 1993, he released two albums (1993's Daron Norwood and 1995's Ready, Willing and Able) for the label and charted six singles on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
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Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
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charts. His singles "If It Wasn't For Her I Wouldn't Have You
If It Wasn't for Her I Wouldn't Have You
"If It Wasn't for Her I Wouldn't Have You" is the title of a song written by J.L. Wallace and Terry Skinner and recorded by American country music artist Daron Norwood. It was released in November 1993 as the first single from his debut album Daron Norwood...
" and "Cowboys Don't Cry" both made the country Top 40. Norwood also contributed "Working Elf Blues" to the multi-artist album Giant Country Christmas, Volume 1.
Personal life
On November 5, 1995, Norwood decided to quit his career as a country singer because of his addiction to alcohol. He told the Lubbock-Avalanche Journal that during that time period, he was taking 20 to 25 shots of Jack DanielsJack Daniels
Jack Daniels may refer to:* Jack Daniel , founder of the whiskey company** Jack Daniel's, brand of whiskey* Jack Daniels , Major League Baseball outfielder...
a night.
Norwood also serves as a motivational speaker. His program, called "Keep It Straight", was developed to warn children of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
On April 15, 2008, Norwood was arrested in Crestview, Florida
Crestview, Florida
Crestview is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. Crestview’s name was chosen because of its location on the peak of a long woodland range between the Yellow and Shoal rivers which flow almost parallel on the east and west side of the City....
, for allegedly battering his wife. Following a complete investigation, the charges were dropped.
Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Daron Norwood |
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| Ready, Willing and Able |
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| I Believe |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
CAN Country RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
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| 1993 | "If It Wasn't for Her I Wouldn't Have You If It Wasn't for Her I Wouldn't Have You "If It Wasn't for Her I Wouldn't Have You" is the title of a song written by J.L. Wallace and Terry Skinner and recorded by American country music artist Daron Norwood. It was released in November 1993 as the first single from his debut album Daron Norwood... " |
26 | 12 | Daron Norwood |
| 1994 | "Cowboys Don't Cry" | 24 | 22 | |
| "If I Ever Love Again" | 48 | 52 | ||
| 1995 | "Bad Dog, No Biscuit" | 50 | 67 | Ready, Willing and Able |
| "My Girl Friday" | 58 | — | ||
| 2002 | "In God We Trust" | — | — | Single only |
| 2011 | "Take Me Back" | — | — | I Believe |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
Other charted songs
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
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| 1995 | "The Working Elf Blues" | 75 | Giant Country Christmas Volume 1 |
Music videos
| Year | Video |
|---|---|
| 1993 | "If It Wasn't for Her, I Wouldn't Have You" |
| 1994 | "Cowboys Don't Cry" |
| "If I Ever Love Again" | |
| 1995 | "Bad Dog, No Biscuit" |
| "My Girl Friday" | |
| 2002 | "In God We Trust" |
| 2010 | "Take Me Back" |