Henry Ned Miller, born on April 12, 1925, in Rains, Utah, was an American country singer and songwriter. At nine, he earned money selling firewood to buy his first guitar, learning to play from his mother. By 16, he began writing songs while in high school. After military service and working as an installer, Ned Miller co-hosted a radio show in Vernal, Utah.
In 1956, he moved to Hollywood and secured a songwriting contract with Fabor Records. His breakthrough came in 1957 when he participated in the creation of "Dark Moon", which charted with performances by Gale Storm and Bonnie Guitar. His own single, "From a Jack to a King", released under Dot Records, gained significant traction five years later, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Number 2 on the Country Charts. The song also topped charts in Ireland, Norway, and Australia. Ned Miller continued releasing singles and albums through various labels, including Capitol and Republic Records. Notable songs include "Do What You Do Do Well" (1964) and "Lover's Song" (1970). As a songwriter, Ned Miller contributed to Number 1 hits in the US Country Charts, including Sonny James' "Behind the Tear" (1965) and Ricky Van Shelton's 1988 cover of "From a Jack to a King." He passed away on March 18, 2016, in Medford, Oregon.
