Carl Butler
Carl Roberts Butler was born on June 2, 1927, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Influenced by local old-time music, he began singing at age 12 and performed
with various bluegrass bands. In 1952, he married Pearl Dee Jones, forming the
duo Carl Butler and Pearl. Their breakthrough came in 1962 with "Don't Let Me
Cross Over", which reached Number 1 on the U.S. country charts. The duo charted
thirteen times between 1962 and 1969, releasing notable songs such as "I
Wouldn't Change You If I Could" and "Too Late to Try Again". Carl Butler was
also a prolific songwriter. They retired to their r...
