Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an iconic American country music artist, who also had success in early rock and roll, R&B and pop music. He held the record for the most #1 singles of any act, with 51, until surpassed by George Strait in 2006.
One thing’s for certain, musical talent runs through the Twitty family’s veins. Conway Twitty was one of the most iconic country stars of all time, with countless hit albums and singles to his name. His untimely passing at the age of 59 in 1993 left the genre without one of its shining stars. But Conway’s legacy continues […] More
Just two years after releasing his debut single, Conway Twitty managed to score his first number one hit. That song was titled “It’s Only Make Believe,” which Twitty co-wrote with Jack Nance. The song is told from the perspective of a man in love who isn’t loved in return. Although he’s in a relationship, he […] More
You would have a tough time trying to name a more iconic country duo than Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. Something magical happened whenever the two country legends shared the stage or a recording booth. Throughout their time as a duo, Twitty and Lynn brought us some of the greatest duets in history, such as […] More
Conway Twitty had so many great songs, that it’s a challenge to pick which one you like the best. But for one little boy named Michael, the answer is obvious. It’s clear from a video that Michael’s father shared that his favorite song of Twitty’s is “That’s My Job.” Other people felt the same about the tune […] More
Conway Twitty is one of the most beloved and successful country artists of all time. With hits such as “Hello Darlin’” and “Love to Lay You Down,” Twitty won over the hearts of country fans far and wide. During his lifetime, Twitty racked up countless number one hits, many of which were duets with his […] More
After a long battle with cancer, founding member of The Time Jumpers and former fiddler player at the Grand Ole Opry, Hubert “Hoot” Hester, died at age 65. The fiddler player was born in and on a Kentucky farm to the name Hubert Dwayne Hester on August 13, 1951. He acquired his stage name “Hoot” at the […] More
The Queen of Country Loretta Lynn’s cousin is following in her famous relative’s footsteps by chasing big Nashville dreams and from the sound of it, the apple doesn’t stray too far from the family tree. “It wasn’t until about third grade that I realized Loretta was famous,” explains Loretta’s cousin, Tara Thompson in an interview with Forbes. “I […] More
Conway Twitty is one of the most recognizable names and faces in country music history. Twitty managed to win over audiences around the world with his signature voice and hit songs such as “Hello Darlin’” and “Slow Hand.” As one of the biggest country stars of his time, many people were familiar with Twitty and […] More
From the moment we heard Scotty McCreery’s mesmerizingly low voice on American Idol, we have been closely following his career. Although he is a fan of modern country artists like Josh Turner, he knows and respects all the greats that have come before him thanks to his upbringing. He often covers George Jones, and for this […] More
