JOHNNY Cash stuck to words of one syllable, Dolly Parton was down to earth and Slim Dusty never forgot a premature dismissal of his prospects.
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Border identity Keith Melbourne has seen the world and spoken to many of its greats through his twin loves of radio and country music.
His lengthy career will be celebrated in a biography of his life From Yackandandah Nights To City Lights to be released as part of his 90th birthday celebrations next weekend.
Written by his granddaughter Lana Hanssens, the book will describe how Melbourne progressed from a country music fan into a major industry figure.
"Probably the greatest thrill I've got out of country music is meeting the people I've wanted to meet,” Melbourne said.
Musician Ray Kernaghan said Melbourne was respected not only in Australia but in the US as well.
"He didn't play an instrument but he knew so much about country music and still does to this day," Kernaghan said.
