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building things just like my father, a mechanic, or oil painting, which I enjoy.”Georgia Southern offered him a scholarship. I was 18 then and every year I would swear I would not go back. I had no intention of going to college. It was my mother's idea. But I guess I could never see anything but music. I write it, teach it and perform it. I just couldn't be happier doing anything else.”Among the honors he has added to his long list of accomplishments is the outstanding musician of the year title, an annual Biloxi recognition bestowed to some of the old city's music greats.The big man with the big heart has. through recording some 20 albums at his Singing River Publishing Company, worked with some of the big names in the business, including Fats Domino. Ferlin Husky. Ray Smith, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kitty Wells and Bill Anderson, to name but a few.This year, BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) honored him and others at the Nashville Country Club for the hit Bill Anderson recording, “World of Make Believe.” Lynn Anderson, Charlie Rich and Kris Kristofferson were among others so honored.Carpenter and his wife, an accomplished violinist and pianist, are the parents of three daughters.
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South Mississippi Sun
Biloxi, Mississippi, US
Sat, Dec 28, 1974
Page 5
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