Deaton, Billy.

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Country music promoter and talent agent. Born September 19, 1935. Career most active 1960s-2000s. One of the first promoters to book Charley Pride. Managed the career of Faron Young, 1970s-1996.

From the description of Oral history interview with Billy Deaton; 2000 December 5; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 2000 Dec. 5. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840992

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Country music
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Talent scouts
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