From lawman to legend, Henson Cargill could very well be credited with bridging the gap between country and pop music. his country classic, "Skip A Rope", crossed to dominate the pop charts and start a trend that is exemplified in today's country prominence nationally.
Henson Cargill has "staying power". His career spans over 35 years with some 15 National chart records, 9 LP's, 12 National T.V. appearances, National spokesperson for the original "7-up-uncola" campaign, most promising male vocalist award, grammy nominee, numerous ASCAP achievment awards, president of his own record label, Shy Clown Casino Entertainer of the Year (Reno, NV), plus host of the National syndicated T.V. series "Country Hayride".
Henson's superb stage presence combined with down home has humor has made him a show-stopper and show-saver. N.Y. Times says, "Henson is sensational". L.A. Times says, "Cargill is the surprise of the show". Las Vegas critic, Forrest Duke says, "Cargill is the power house performer". Las Vegas critic, Joe Delaney, says, "Henson Cargill may be one of the best entertainers to ever step foot on a Las Vegas stage".
This former cowboy, truck driver, rancher, lawman, restaurant and saloon entrepreneur is truly most at home on the stage. On the independent nature of the legend of Henson Cargill, it could be easily said: "If there's not a stage, he'll build one, if there's a song, he'll record it, and if you're in the audience you'll applaud his unique individual style". Says Cargill, I love music and I knew I had some natural talent but I never truly thought of making a living at it". After some four years of nightclub appearances in the northwestern United States, Cargill made several discouraging trips to nashville trying to break into the recording industry before he encountered Don Law, a 30 year vetern producer. He told me, "You sure as hell don't have any good material here, but i think you're a pro". The kind words and recurring successes since that time have won Henson a solid place in the world of country music.
Source: http://www.hensoncargill.com/
