Kenny's Birth name was Kenneth Dale Eoff. He was a country music artist that was active 1977 through 1981, known professionally as Kenny Dale. He started his country music career at 25 years of age. It all started with the release of his debut single, "Bluest Heartache Of The Year". His biggest hit was a cover version of Gene Pitney's "Only Love Can Break a Heart", which peaked at number 7.

 

     He recorded two albums for Capitol Records and charted several country hits, including "Shame Shame On Me", "Red Hot Memory" and "The Loser". He received a gold and platinum cd for his album "The Very Best of Kenny Dale" in New Zealand. He toured there in 2005. He also wrote a wedding song "Two Will Be One", which was charted on billboard and has been used for weddings throughout the country. He performed on the local club circuit with his band, Love Country.

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     He appeared regularly at the Nashville Nightlife Breakfast and Dinner Theater. He was a regular performer at Fiddlin' Frenchie Burke's club in Houston, Texas. He also performed at many River Festivals in San Antonio, Texas.

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     He played the club circuit around Houston and San Antonio, until he was convicted by The Lord to get out of the country music business in early 2001 and took up residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

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     He was a Former Driver Trainer/Student Management Specialist for Judson Transportation in Converse, Texas. His latest occupation was school bus driver for Judson ISD, also in Converse, Texas.

 

     He died from Covid-19. He is survived by his wife Judy and daughters Kimberly Eoff-Vierig, Kara Eoff, and Kelly Eoff-Helton.

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~ Bio & Memorial Created by Long Time Fans / Friends, Gaylon & Lola King of San Antonio, Texas ~