Biography

Chips Moman was born on June 12, 1937 in LaGrange, Georgia, USA. He was a producer, known for Space Cowboys (2000), Cape Fear (1991) and Michael (1996). He was married to Toni Wine and Jane Calhoun. He died on June 13, 2016 in LaGrange, Georgia, USA.

Long regarded as the "fifth Highwayman" for his role in producing the country super group that included Jennings, Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, Moman also co-wrote Jennings' 1977 crossover hit, "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)," and in 1982 produced Nelson's CMA Award-winning smash, "Always on My Mind." Along with Larry Butler, Moman earned a 1976 Grammy for writing the B.J. Thomas pop-country hit, "(Hey, Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song).".

Moman was elected into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1990 and Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2014.

Owned Web IV Recording Studios in Memphis.

Produced the mega hits "In The Ghetto," "Suspicious Minds" and "Kentucky Rain.".