Singers who died on January 2

Take a focused look at the singers who passed away on January 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1974 Tex Ritter

  Tex Ritter was an American country music singer and actor, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to both the country music genre and Western films. He rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s as a 'singing cowboy' in numerous Hollywood films and became a founding member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. [bio]