Oklahoma Musicians

Hall of Fame history

Tommy Collins

Tommy Collins, born Leonard Raymond Sipes, was a country singer-songwriter and preacher known for songs including If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin') and It Tickles. He influenced later country performers including Buck Owens.

Oklahoma connection

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame identifies Collins as born in Bethany, Oklahoma; Bethany city material also documents his Oklahoma musical and preaching legacy.

Recognition

The captured Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame roster places this entry under 2021.

Questions in the source record

Confirm the exact 2021 ceremony date and preferred treatment of the birth-name alias; verify image rights.

Sources

  1. okmusichall.com/inductees/
  2. nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com/Site/inductee
  3. cms8.revize.com/revize/bethanyok/07-20-21%20Agenda%20Packet-AMENDED.pdf