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: Roger Miller later opened the King of the Road Motor Inn in Nashville in 1970.

: It has been covered by numerous artists, including Randy Travis , George Jones , The Proclaimers , and R.E.M. . The Skateboarding Competition: Thrasher Magazine King of the Road

: It reached No. 1 on the U.S. Country and Easy Listening charts and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. : Roger Miller later opened the King of

: Miller was inspired by a roadside sign in Chicago that read "Trailers for Sale or Rent". He reportedly finished the song after buying a hobo statuette at an airport gift shop. including Randy Travis

: The song won five Grammy Awards in 1966, including Best Country Song and Best Contemporary Single. Cultural Legacy :