Dottie West was an American country singer and songwriter. She also had several credits as an actress. A distinguished figure in the country genre, West was among several women who helped to elevate t
West in a promotional photograph, 1977
West's biggest musical influence was Patsy Cline, who served as both her friend and mentor.
Steven Noel Wariner is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Initially a backing musician for Dottie West, he also worked with Bob Luman and Chet Atkins before beginning a solo
Dottie West
…Christ Church on September 7, 1991. West was honored by her granddaughters with an original song paying tribute to her, which was played at the funeral. Steve Wariner sang "Amazing Grace" during the services. Kenny Rogers eulogized her in a speech: "When she sang about pain, she felt pain; when she sang about love…
Chet Atkins, one of Wariner's major musical influences, helped him sign to RCA Records in 1976.
Wariner had a hit with a cover of Bill Anderson's "The Tips of My Fingers"; the two would later write Bryan White's 1997 hit "One Small Miracle" and Wariner's own singles: "Two Teardrops" and "Faith in You".
Garth Brooks recorded Wariner's composition "Longneck Bottle" in 1997; the two collaborated again on "Burnin' the Roadhouse Down" and "Katie Wants a Fast One".