Vern Gosdin (August 5, 1934 – April 28, 2009) was an American country music singer and songwriter, known as "The Voice" for his emotive delivery. Born in Woodland, Alabama, he grew up in a musical family, singing gospel with his siblings as the Gosdin Family. In the 1960s, he moved to California, forming the Gosdin Brothers with brother Rex, blending country with folk and recording minor hits like "Hangin' On." After a brief retirement, Gosdin launched a solo career in the late 1970s, achieving success with albums like Never My Love and hits such as "I Can Tell by the Way You Dance" and "Set 'Em Up Joe." His 1988 album Chiseled in Stone was a career peak, earning CMA Song of the Year for the title track. Known for his traditional country style, Gosdin recorded 19 studio albums, charting 19 Top 10 hits. He faced health issues, including strokes, and passed away in 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee, leaving a legacy as a soulful country artist. #VernGosdin #CountryMusic #ClassicCountry #TheVoiceOfCountry #ChiseledInStone #CountryMusicLegend #TraditionalCountry #CountryMusicHistory #GosdinBrothers #NashvilleSound #GCAMS