Odell, Mac

Country gospel singer and songwriter. Born May 31, 1916. Career most active mid-1930s-1950s. Real name: Odell McLeod. Worked extensively as a radio performer, including work at WWL, New Orleans, WJJD Chicago, and WLAC, Nashville. Performed as part of the duo Mac & Slim and later with his wife as Mac Odell and Little Addie. Wrote several country gospel standards, including "The Glory-Bound Train," "From the Manger to the Cross," and "Thirty Pieces of Silver."

From the description of Oral history interview with Mac Odell; 1984 June 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 June 8. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841093