Who was vernon dalhart?

Vernon Dalhart was an American country singer and songwriter, born on April 6, 1883, in Texas. He gained fame in the 1920s as one of the first recording artists to bring Country Music to a broader audience, particularly with his hit "The Wreck of the John B." Dalhart's music blended traditional folk and rural themes with popular styles of the time, earning him a significant place in the history of American music. He passed away on September 14, 1948.