Artist

Roger Miller

Wins

11

Nominations

18

Category

Children's Country General Musical Theater Pop

Biography

"I want my music to leave an indelible mark."

  • Born Jan. 2, 1936, in Fort Worth, Texas. Died Oct. 25, 1992, in Los Angeles.
     
  • Roger Miller scored a series of hits in the 1960s, including the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 songs "Dang Me," "Chug-A-Lug," "King Of The Road," and "Engine Engine #9."  
     
  • At the 7th GRAMMYs for 1964, he earned four awards for "Dang Me," and also took home the title of Best New Country & Western Artist Of 1964, for a total of five GRAMMYs. The following year he won six GRAMMYs, all in the Country & Western Field, setting the mark for the most GRAMMY wins in one night at the time.
     
  • Miller sang his GRAMMY-winning songs "Dang Me" and "King Of The Road" on the 7th GRAMMY Awards' "Best On Record" telecast in 1965.
     
  • He wrote and sang several songs for Disney's 1973 animated film adaption of Robin Hood. He also served as the narrator for the film.
     
  • Miller has two recordings in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame: "Dang Me," which was inducted in 1998, and "King Of The Road," which was inducted in 1999.

All Grammy Awards and Nominations for Roger Miller

  • Best Musical Theater Album

    Big River (Album)

    Jimmy Bowen, Roger Miller

  • Best Album For Children

    Robin Hood (Album)

    Roger Miller

  • Male Country Vocal Performance

    Little Green Apples (Single)

    Roger Miller

  • Best Country Song

    Husbands And Wives (Single)

    Roger Miller

  • Record Of The Year

    King Of The Road (Single)

    Jerry Kennedy, Roger Miller

  • Song Of The Year

    King Of The Road

    Roger Miller

  • Male Pop Vocal Performance

    King Of The Road (Single)

    Roger Miller

  • Best Contemporary Song Winner

    King Of The Road

    Roger Miller

  • Best Contemporary Song Winner

    King Of The Road

    Roger Miller

  • Best Country & Western Recording Winner

    King Of The Road

    Roger Miller

  • Male Country Vocal Performance Winner

    King Of The Road

    Roger Miller

  • Best Country Song Winner

    King Of The Road

    Roger Miller

  • Best Contemporary Country Album Winner

    The Return Of Roger Miller

    Roger Miller

  • Best Country & Western Recording Winner

    Dang Me

    Roger Miller

  • Male Country Vocal Performance Winner

    Dang Me

    Roger Miller

  • Best Country Song Winner

    Dang Me

    Roger Miller

  • Best New Country & Western Artist Winner

    Roger Miller

  • Best Contemporary Country Album Winner

    Dang Me/Chug-A-Lug

    Roger Miller

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