“The first time I remember singing was in the first grade. I sang 'Jesus Loves Me,' and the teacher said, 'Melvin, you did a good job, but you stutter.' And I said, 'Yes, ma'am, but I don't stutter when I sing.'”

About Mel Tillis

Musician • American

Lonnie Melvin 'Mel' Tillis was an acclaimed American country music singer and songwriter. Despite a stutter that became a trademark of his public persona, it completely vanished whenever he sang. He wrote over 1,000...