On May 3, 1970, a vivid story song about a barroom hustler gave Dave Dudley a milestone that would stand alone in his career.

Dave Dudley, the singer largely credited with founding truck-driving country music, would have turned 98 this year.

Recognizing the conditions and the stage of the fish during practice, veteran pro angler David Dudley had a feeling this 2025 REDCREST on Lake Guntersville might be playing right into his hands. “I ...