After moving to Pasadena, Texas, in 1971, he opened his world-famous honky-tonk nightclub, Gilley's.
In 1980 he appeared in the film"Urban Cowboy" alongside John Travolta, Debra Winger, and Johnny Lee. He later went on to star in numerous popular television series including"Murder She Wrote,""The Fall Guy,""Fantasy Island" and"Dukes of Hazzard."
He has earned numerous accolades including six ACM Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.
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