Lefty Frizzell, born William Orville Frizzell, was a prominent American country music singer-songwriter in the 1950s and 1960s. Known for his distinctive honky-tonk style and smooth tenor voice, he significantly influenced the genre, shaping the sounds of future artists such as Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. Frizzell's notable hits include "If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time" and "Always Late (with Your Kisses)," both of which showcase his unique lyrical phrasing. His impact on the country music scene was so profound that he was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1982.