“My dad taught me that if you're gonna be ashamed of something, then don't do it.”

American country music singer and songwriter

Johnny Paycheck was an American country music singer and songwriter. He became a notable figure in the outlaw movement in country music. His work is associated with the harder-edged side of country music that challenged the genre’s polished mainstream image. He is remembered for his role in that movement and for a body of songs that fit its tough, plainspoken style.