John Wesley Ryles, a country singer whose early chart success in the 1960s led to a decades-long career as one of Nashville’s most sought-after background vocalists, has died. He was 73.
His death was announced on social media by Tracy Pitcox, owner of Heart of Texas Records.
According to the post, Ryles began his career at age 17 with the 1968 release of “Kay,” a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and the title track of his debut album for Columbia Records.
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