Gordon Edwards Burns, better known as Country Boy Eddie Burns, a popular television personality, died on January 13 at the age of 92. Gordon’s family did not disclose the cause of his death, but said it did. He died at his home in Warrior, Alabama. According to their statement:
“He was a pioneer in both the music and television fields of Alabama, and his achievements will last forever. The Burns family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the audience, fans, musicians and all others who helped make his life so memorable.”
Eddie Burns leaves behind son Doyle and three grandchildren.
Remembering country boy Eddie Burns, who passed away at the age of 92.
Gordon Edwards Burns rose to fame as the host of the Country Boy Eddie Show on WBRC-TV. TJ Armstrong, a radio host, shared his grief on Facebook, noting that he’s interviewed many celebrities, but Gordon is his favorite. Armstrong also said that Burns has always supported local talent and continued:
“Eddie and I formed a bond when I began my career as the host of “The Dixie Gospel Caravan,” hosting a position formerly held by the famous Wayne Wallace. duty. Wayne was excited to be on my show more than once because he and Eddie are friends.”
TJ said that Eddie asked him in an interview if he could sleep after being busy all day. TJ replied that he only streamed for a few hours and the rest was pre-recorded. TJ also said he edited his interview and was pleased with how it turned out. He also said that listeners informed him that parts of his show had been recorded and said:
“I contacted Eddie, who had heard the same story, and he laughed like I’ve never heard anyone laugh before.”
As news of his death spread, Twitter was flooded with tributes:
When I was a kid, Country Boy Eddie was the main character on morning television. His sidekick, Happy Hal Burns, was my grandparents’ neighbor in Vestavia Hills. He keeps a ventriloquist cowboy doll in his dining room window. Great memories. RIP, CBE. https://t.co/oJqbOq87p7
– United States Secretary of State (@ScottButtram) January 13, 2023
We don’t have a 4-hour morning news that repeats nauseating promotional news. Instead, we have The Country Boy Eddie Show, a 37-year-old morning primetime show in B’ham. I hate to sound archaic, but even progressives like me sometimes miss the old days. Rest, sir.https://t.co/MYltCboXMI
– Mike Walker SBC (@MykeGT) January 13, 2023
Eddie Burns, a country boy, is known for appearing in many television series.
Eddie Burns, born December 13, 1930, became interested in radio when he was 10 years old. At the age of 13, he bought a violin and taught himself to play. He appeared on the Crossroads Variety Show on WBRC-AM with the Happy Hal Burns Band and then toured with them. During the Korean War, he served on a psychological warfare team and appeared on the Armed Forces Research Network in South Korea, Japan, and Hawaii.
Gordon then worked as a poker player for WILD-AM program director Warren Musgrove. He later worked for WLBS-AM, WLPH-AM and Waterfalls USA, a water park. He played about 500 live shows before forming his own band, which debuted on WBRC-Tom TV’s York Morning Show.
Gordon is best known as the host of the Country Boy Eddie Show, which airs on about 100 radio stations. Burns announced his retirement in December 1993 and received the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Media Award in 2001. He lives in Blount County with his wife Edwin and their son Doyle. In 2016, Edwina passed away.
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