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Kenny O'Dell

real name Kenneth Guy Gist Jr.

Kenny O'Dell is credited on 1,194 releases across 365 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1966–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,194

Credits

365

Albums

7

Decades active

114

In collections

Biography

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American country singer/songwriter (June 21, 1944 – March 27, 2018). He is best known for writing the country hit Behind Closed Doors, which Charlie Rich recorded, and Mama He's Crazy, for The Judds (opens in a new tab).

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Credited work

1,194 releases · 365 albums · active 1966–2025

  • Performance · 1,373
  • Production · 62
  • Other credits · 18

Studios: Jack Clement Recording Studios · Soundshop Recording Studios · Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios · RCA Victor Studios, Nashville

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