David Rodgers (March 27, 1936 – August 10, 1993)[2] was an American country music artist.

In the same timespan, he recorded several studio albums on the Columbia, Atlantic and United Artists labels.

[2][3] After leaving the services, Rodgers performed at the Egyptian Ballroom for several years, and was eventually discovered by representatives of Columbia Records, who signed him in 1967.

[2] Although his first release, "Forbidden Fruit," did not make the chart, he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry that year.

She Don't Make Me Cry followed in 1971, producing his first Top 20 hit in its title track, while 1972's Need You brought him to No.