Which accomplished singer was also a race car driver?

Marty Robbins not only was a talented singer, he was also a NASCAR driver as well. Robbins raced in both Buick and Dodge NASCAR vehicles for a period of 13 years. In 1967, Robbins played himself in the racing film "Hell on Wheels".

Robbins' first race was in 1966. Because of his success as a singer, he was able to finance his wealth into this other passion. He made it a point to race at the major speedways annually such as the Talladega 500 and the Daytona 500. Robbins had 6 top 10 finishes and was involved in bad wrecks during the 1970s.

Some of Marty Robbins' hits include "White sports coat", "Don't worry" and his most renowned hit "El Paso". "El Paso" won a Grammy for Robbins in 1959. Another song, "Big Iron", was rerecorded by one of the choices in the answer options. If you guessed Johnny Cash, you are absolutely right!

Robbins had a history of heart disease and suffered a heart attack on December 2, 1982. Sadly, Robbins died six days later in a hospital in Nashville, TN.