| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Country music star, 1936-2017, whose hits include Wichita Linesman and Rhinestone Cowboy (4,8) | ||
| 'Galveston' singer | The Washington Post | 19 Dec 2018 |
| "Galveston" singer | LA Times Daily | 19 Dec 2018 |
| "Galveston" singer | ||
| "Wichita Lineman" singer | ||
| "Wichita Lineman" singer | ||
| "Rhinestone Cowboy" singer | ||
| "Rhinestone Cowboy" singer | ||
| He never sang with the Dells |