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Tributes pour in as Australian country music legend Lee Conway dies: 'He was our Johnny Cash'
Australian country music pioneer Lee Conway has died at the age of 85.
His breakout hit 'Wanted Man' was released in 1970 and quickly shot up the local charts thanks in part to radio legend John Laws, who gave it heavy rotation on his national program. Conway's talents weren't confined to Australia as his voice and professionalism caught the attention of US singer Jerry Lee Lewis, who invited him to perform at the International Festival of Country Music. Sharing the stage with legends like Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, Bobby Bare and Rick Nelson, Conway stood tall as the Australian representative.
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