 The group appeared on the "Big D Jamboree" in Dallas on WFAA until 1954, as well as on "Louisiana Hayride" from 1951 to 1955.He released several hit singles during this time, among them "Red Rose", "No Love Song to You", and "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes", which became a major hit for both Perry Como and Skeets McDonald in 1952.Leaving his prior label, 4 Star, in 1954, he started his own label, Winston, and continued releasing solo material, in addition to working as a deejay at Abilene station KCAD, up until his death as a result of a heart attack in 1966, aged 46

He was inducted into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame in 1994.