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An Athens, AL, native, Roger Murrah became one of the most successful songwriters in Nashville by combining his insight into the entire range of human experiences with memorable hook lines and unforgettable melodies.
His musical career began in high school when he fronted a band. After a tour of duty in the Army, Murrah signed as a staff writer with Rick Hall's publishing company in Muscle Shoals. He moved to Nashville in 1972, and wrote his first chart single, "It's Raining In Seattle," the following year.
His accomplishments were acknowledged in 1988 when BMI named him "Songwriter Of The Year." He has been president of the Nashville Songwriter's Association, International and serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Music Association.
His songs have crossed various musical styles, including the 1981 Al Jarreau hit "We're In This Love Together," which was named a BMI Millionaires indicating over one million radio performances. "Don't Rock The Jukebox," "Hearts Aren't Made To Break (They're Made To Love)," "Ozark Mountain Jubilee," "High Cotton," and "Southern Star." He also co-wrote the Waylon Jennings album "A Man Called Hoss."
| Song Title | Recording Artist | Chart* | Year |
| Don't Rock The Jukebox | Alan Jackson | 1 | 1991 |
| Hearts Aren't Made To Break | Lee Greenwood | 1 | 1986 |
| High Cotton | Alabama | 1 | 1989 |
| I'm In A Hurry And I Don't Know Why | Alabama | 1 | 1992 |
| If I Could Make A Living | Clay Walker | 1 | 1994 |
| It Takes A Little Rain | Oak Ridge Boys | 1 | 1987 |
| Life's Highway | Steve Wariner | 1 | 1986 |
| Southern Rains | Mel Tillis | 1 | 1981 |
| Southern Star | Alabama | 1 | 1990 |
| This Crazy Love | Oak Ridge Boys | 1 | 1987 |
| It's A Little Too Late | Tanya Tucker | 2 | 1993 |
| National Working Woman's Holiday | Sammy Kershaw | 2 | 1994 |
| Stranger Things Have Happened | Ronnie Milsap | 2 | 1990 |
| Bridge That Just Won't Burn | Conway Twitty | 3 | 1981 |
| Only Love | Wynonna Judd | 3 | 1993 |
| Fast Lanes And Country Roads | Barbara Mandrell | 4 | 1986 |
| Ozark Mountain Jubilee | Oak Ridge Boys | 5 | 1984 |
| Song Title | Recording Artist | Chart* | Year |
| When I Could Come Home To You | Steve Wariner | 5 | 1990 |
| My Rough And Rowdy Days | Waylon Jennings | 6 | 1987 |
| We're In This Love Together | Al Jarreau | 6 | 1981 |
| Where Corn Don't Grow | Travis Tritt | 6 | 1997 |
| Goodbye Time | Conway Twitty | 7 | 1988 |
| My Silver Lining | Mickey Gilley | 8 | 1979 |
| Bridges And Walls | Oak Ridge Boys | 10 | 1989 |
| You've Got Something On Your Mind | Mickey Gilley | 10 | 1985 |
| If I Keep On Going Crazy | Leon Everette | 11 | 1981 |
| Don't Say Goodbye | Rex Alen, Jr. | 15 | 1977 |
| If Old Hank Could Only See Us | Waylon Jennings | 16 | 1988 |
| Time In | Oak Ridge Boys | 17 | 1987 |
| Louisiana Rain | John Wesley Ryles | 20 | 1988 |
| Somebody Slap Me | John Anderson | 22 | 1997 |
| Somewhere Between Ragged And Right | John Anderson | 23 | 1988 |
| All American Man | Johnny Paycheck | 23 | 1975 |
| Paradise | John Anderson | 26 | 1996 |
| Song Title | Recording Aritst | Chart* | Year |
| It's Like Falling In Love Over & Over | Osmond Brothers | 28 | 1982 |
| I Don't Want To Lose | Leon Everette | 30 | 1980 |
| You Can't Keep A Good Memory Down | John Anderson | 31 | 1986 |
| Angela | Mundo Earwood | 32 | 1981 |
| This Must Be My Ship | Carol Chase | 32 | 1980 |
| Don't Feel Like The Lone Ranger | Leon Everette | 33 | 1979 |
| When I'm Gone | Dottsy | 34 | 1979 |
| Love Is What We Make | Kenny Rogers | 35 | 1985 |
| I Just Want To Be With You | Sammi Smith | 36 | 1981 |
| How Much Is It Worth To Live In L.A. | Waylon Jennings | 38 | 1988 |
| Hello Daddy And Good Morning Darling | Mel McDaniel | 39 | 1980 |
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