In 1955, Magaha joined Reno and Smiley as a member of the Tennessee Cutups. Together with
Don Reno, he wrote the popular song "''I know You're Married But I Love You Still''", which was recorded by Reno & Smiley. It was later covered by artists such as
Bill Anderson,
Rodney Crowell,
Jan Howard,
Patty Loveless,
Jimmy Martin,
Red Sovine, and
Travis Tritt. In 1964, he joined Porter Wagoner's Wagonmasters. During the 1960s, he worked as an old-time fiddler on The Porter Wagoner Show and later worked with the aspiring female star on the show,
Dolly Parton. ==Notes==