Ronnie Milsap Net Worth
Ronnie Milsap Lee net worth is $14 Million
Ronnie Milsap Lee Wiki Biography
Ronnie Milsap Lee who was born on the 16th January 1943, in Robbinsville, North Carolina USA, is a well-known singer and musician recognized for his contributions to both country and pop music scenes. Despite being blind, he managed to achieve global recognition and success. Throughout his career, he has secured 40 number one hits on the country music charts, making him one of the most successful crossover artists during the 1970s and 1980s. Additionally, he has received six Grammy Awards and has earned induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Ronnie Milsap has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since 1963.
It has been estimated that Ronnie Milsap’s net worth is a staggering $14 million, as of the data presented in the middle of 2016, with his main source of wealth being his music career.
Ronnie Milsap Net Worth $14 Million
From a young age, Ronnie faced several challenges, having been born blind due to glaucoma and then abandoned by his mother, resulting in his grandparents raising him. With music being his passion, he pursued an education in classical music, while also nurturing his interest in country and rock’n’roll. During his school years, he even formed his own band.
Entering the music scene as a member of JJ Cale’s successful band, he soon formed his own group, which played a fusion of country and blues. In the late 1960s, the band achieved recognition with the release of the minor hit “Never Had It So Good”, contributing to Ronnie’s net worth.
In 1969, he relocated with his band to Memphis, where he began working as a studio musician and got involved in the recordings of Elvis Presley. He also made regular appearances at a local club. His breakthrough came in 1970 with the release of the single “Loving You Is a Natural Thing” followed by his first album “Ronnie Milsap” in 1971, which positioned him for greater success.
The year 1973 saw Milsap moving to Nashville, the epicenter of country music, where under the management of Jack D. Johnson, he secured a recording contract with RCA and began his rise to fame. His first single “I Hate You” released under RCA made it to the top ten of the country charts. The following year, he scored three consecutive number one singles: “Pure Love”, “Please, Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends” and “(I’d Be) A Legend in My Time”. His success continued, resulting in a series of 40 number one singles, some of which also made it to the pop charts. Additionally, his albums achieved gold status five times, and he clinched six Grammy Awards. Moreover, he was named the CMA Entertainer of the Year, all of which significantly contributed to his net worth.
In 1988, Milsap had to undergo vocal cord surgery, but he made a full recovery. However, his sales figures gradually declined as country music lost its appeal, prompting him to shift his focus to pop music, which led to significant achievements. Despite a few setbacks, he continued to make music and in 1992, he even moved to Liberty Records. In his personal life, he married Joyce Milsap in 1965, and they have a child.