Scott McQuaig | |
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Born | January 27, 1959 |
Origin | Meridian, Mississippi |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | Universal, Capitol, Scott McQuaig Records |
Website | www.scottmcquaigmusic.com |
Scott McQuaig (born January 27, 1959, in Meridian, Mississippi [1] ) is an American country music singer-songwriter. In 1989, McQuaig charted two singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. [2] A third single charted on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada in 1990. [3]
Title | Album details |
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Scott McQuaig |
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I'm Still Falling |
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A Song Away from You |
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Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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US Country | CAN Country | |||
1989 | "Honky Tonk Amnesia" | 56 | — | Scott McQuaig |
"Johnny and the Dreamers" | 54 | — | ||
1990 | "Old Memory" | —A | 52 | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
Notes:
Year | Video | Director |
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1989 | "Honky Tonk Amnesia" [5] | Jim May |
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