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Leon Payne

real name Leon Roger Payne

Leon Payne is credited on 3,103 releases across 802 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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3,103

Credits

802

Albums

8

Decades active

756

In collections

Biography

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American country singer, musician and prolific songwriter.
Born: 15 June 1917 in Alba, Texas, USA.
Died: 11 September 1969 in San Antonio, Texas, USA (aged 52).
Known affectionately as the "Blind Balladeer" on account of being blind in both eyes. Uncle of Dennis Payne.
(BMI IPI #: 23706800)

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Credited work

3,103 releases · 802 albums · active 1950–2026

  • Performance · 3,368
  • Other credits · 21
  • Production · 1

Studios: RCA Victor Studios, Nashville · Sun Studios · Enactron Truck · Capitol Studios

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