Ronnie Milsap
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About
Blind country singer who released hits including "(There's) No Gettin' Over Me" and "I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World." He won the 2002 Pioneer Award from the Academy of Country Music.
Before fame
Blood clots caused him to lose both of his eyes. His musical talents were fostered by his teachers when he was seven years old.
Trivia
He is the country's first blind superstar, and he has many pop crossover hits as well. He has won more than 5 Grammy awards throughout his long career.
Family life
He married Joyce Reeves on October 30, 1965, and they had one child together.
Associated with
He has received six Grammy Awards, and forty of his best country hits have been ranked #1, only third in line behind musician Conway Twitty.
