Eddy Arnold, born Richard Edward Arnold on May 15, 1918, in Henderson, Tennessee, was a country music singer known for his smooth voice and refined style, which helped bring country music to a broader audience. Arnold's career spanned over seven decades, earning him the title "The Tennessee Plowboy" early in his career due to his rural roots and melodic voice that effortlessly blended honky-tonk with crooning. With a record number of charted songs, Arnold became a consummate figure in the country genre.

Throughout his illustrious career, Eddy Arnold placed 147 songs on the Billboard country music charts, second only to George Jones, and was among the first to integrate strings and orchestral elements into country music. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1966 and recipient of the Pioneer Award from the Academy of Country Music, Arnold's influence on the genre is indelible. His longevity and consistency were evident in collections such as "Complete Original #1 Hits" and "The Essential Eddy Arnold," which showcased his vast catalogue of chart-toppers and fan favorites. Even after his passing on May 8, 2008, his music continues to be celebrated in compilations and re-releases, reminding new generations of his contribution to American music and his status as a cornerstone of country music.

Genres

Classic Country Pop

Nashville Sound

Traditional Country

Yodeling

Related Artists

Sonny James

Faron Young

Ferlin Husky

Tex Ritter

Ray Price

Hank Snow

Roy Acuff

Red Foley

Jim Ed Brown

Hank Thompson

Bill Anderson

Webb Pierce

Latest Release

Wreck Of The Old '97 (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, January 26, 1964)

Eddy Arnold

Single - Released October 28, 2020