Randy Howard (country singer)


Randall "Randy" Lamar Howard was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, publisher and producer. His music involved Outlaw country, Traditional country, Old Southern gospel, Blues and Christian Country.

Early life

Randy Howard was born in Macon, Georgia.

Career

Howard worked as a disk jockey and program director at WDEN radio in Macon, Georgia. He also appeared on television. He formed the company Utopian Enterprises in 1973 and produced a number of records.
As a recording artist, Howard released seven albums and CDs, all of which have charted in both national and international trade magazines. His album All American Redneck was listed in BillBoard's Top Album Picks in 1983.
As a writer, Howard's songs were recorded by The Geezinslaw Brothers, Robin Lee and Hank Williams III.
Williams' version of Randy Howard's "I DON'T KNOW" was a Top Forty Hit in Billboard and was # 1 for five weeks on the Texas Music Chart. Hank III sang it during his debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry and received a standing ovation. Hank III's CD Straight to Hell features Randy Howard's song entitled "My Drinkin' Problem" which Stephen King, as Pop of King, included in his TOP 10 MUSIC PICKS A~LIST in Entertainment Weekly.
Howard had appeared on Nashville Now, Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America and USA Today.
In June 2015, Howard was shot and killed at his home in Lynchburg, Tennessee during an altercation with bounty hunter Jackie Shell.

Discography