Mel Tillis (born Lonnie Melvin Tillis August 8, 1932; † 19. November 2017 in Ocala) was an American country music singer. Although he had been recording songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the '70s, with a long list of Top 10 hits. Tillis' biggest hits include, "I Ain't Never", "Good Woman Blues", and "Coca-Cola Cowboy". He also has won the CMA Awards most coveted award, Entertainer of the Year. His daughter is country mu ... sic singer, Pam Tillis. He is also well-known for his speech impediment. The Grand Ole Opry inducted Mel Tillis on June 9, 2007, He was inducted into the Opry by his daughter Pam. Along with being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, it was announced on August 7 that year that Tillis along with Ralph Emery and Vince Gill are the newest to be induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.See more [+]