Singer Ritter is a combination of two occupations, a singer and an actor. Tex Ritter was an American country music singer and actor who was active from the 1930s to the 1970s. REX Allen was an American singer, actor, and Arizona's first official cowboy movie star. He was active from the 1940s to the 1980s. Both Tex and REX were popular figures in their respective fields and are remembered for their contributions to country music and western films.