Marijohn Wilkin, (born July 14, 1920, Kemp, Texas—died Oct. 28, 2006, Nashville, Tenn.), American songwriter who , was hailed as one of the greatest female country composers and lyricists. Wilkin wrote two hits in 1958: Stonewall Jackson’s “Waterloo” (written with John D. Loudermilk) and Jimmy C. Newman’s “Grin and Bear It,” which was followed by the 1959 classic “Long Black Veil” (with Danny Dill). The latter song was originally recorded by Lefty Frizzell and covered by the Kingston Trio, Joan Baez, and Johnny Cash, among others. After forming her own publishing company, Buckhorn Music, she hired Kris Kristofferson as a writer, and ... (100 of 184 words)
