Mel Street was an American country music singer in the 1970s and early 1980s known for his honky-tonk and country blues style. His distinctive emotional delivery and deep Southern accent were signature elements in his music. Street's most influential work includes "Borrowed Angel," a top-10 hit on the Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, and his posthumously released "Smokey Mountain Memories." Despite his relatively short career, cut short by his untimely death, Street significantly contributed to the genre, leaving a lasting influence on future country musicians.