Allen Karl
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ALLEN KARL, a native of Pennsylvania, has had an interest in music since his early childhood, recalling his favorite memory as gathering in the kitchen and playing music with his mom and friends. By the age of 12, Allens mandolin playing grandfather gifted him with a guitar and taught him how to play the basics. As the result of his natural gift for music, Allen's career launched quickly, beginning as a regular featured performer on a live radio show in Pottsville, at WPPA's "Willie Whistle Show."
Allen was just 17 when he won first place in a talent contest and was awarded with a one year recording contract with King Records. Allen began opening shows for name acts such as Jeannie Shephard, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Wanda Jackson, and the legendary Patsy Cline.
Allen became the lead singer for the "Shuffles," doing radio shows and touring the Pennsylvania area. It was during this time that Allen learned to read a crowd. He was becoming a seasoned entertainer.
At the age of 21, while Allen was stationed with the U.S. Air force in Japan, he toured with the "The Dixie Land Playboys" as lead singer. The group opened shows for Johnny Cash, Julie London and a young Jimmy Rodgers. Allen performed at the second largest "Grand Ole Opry" in the world in Tokyo, Japan for both Ferlin Husky and Hank Snow. Snow later invited Allen to appear on The Grand Ole Opry Gospel Hour as a special guest of the Snow family.
After a combat tour of duty in Vietnam, Allen was transferred to Thailand and performed nightly at the Udorn Miami Club.
Upon returning to the United States, Allen joined the Southern Hilltoppers, then released his first single, titled, "Gonna Buy Me a Camel," underscoring the 1978 gasoline crisis.
Nashville dates have included: The Opryland Hotel's Staircase Lounge, The Nashville Palace, The Tennessee Hayride TV Show, and was a big hit on the IFCO Spotlight Show at Fan Fair.
As a familiar name on the country music charts, this multi-talented man has had a string of hits, with his latest CD, Allen Karl - Rolling River hitting stores nationwide.WMAC Radi0
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Congrats on your wonderful music career! Great song and AWESOME Country vocal! Spinning on Whos Gonna Fill Their Shoes Soundclick station! Look forward to hearing more songs!