The award which Russell got in 2002 for his song that O. C. Smith recorded has been awarded since 1965.
 Miller's version became a Top 40 hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart and on the UK Singles Chart, while Page's version became her last Hot 100 entry and Smith's version became a No. 2 hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart. 
The Grammy Award for Best Country Song (sometimes known as the Country Songwriter's Award) has been awarded since 1965. 
 His recording of "Little Green Apples" went to number 2 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 in 1968 and sold over one million records. 
