What is who sang the ballad of jed clampett?

The Ballad of Jed Clampett was sung by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, who were bluegrass musicians and singers. They were also known as Flatt and Scruggs and The Foggy Mountain Boys. The song was written by Paul Henning, who was also the creator of the television show The Beverly Hillbillies. The song served as the show's theme song when it aired from 1962 to 1971. The Ballad of Jed Clampett became a hit song in its own right, reaching number one on the country music charts in 1963.