Conway Twitty, born Harold Lloyd Jenkins on September 1, 1933, in Friars Point, Mississippi, was a legendary figure in American country and rockabilly music whose career spanned over five decades. Before adopting his stage name from the towns of Conway, Arkansas, and Twitty, Texas, Twitty initially embarked on his musical journey under his real name, leaving a mark with his early recordings under the Sun Records label, the same cradle that nurtured the talents of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

Twitty's versatility and emotive baritone voice earned him a massive following, effortlessly crossing over from rockabilly to country music in the 1960s. His 1958 smash hit "It's Only Make Believe" skyrocketed him to international fame, setting the stage for a storied career that would encompass numerous chart-toppers like "Hello Darlin'," "Tight Fittin' Jeans," and "After the Fire Is Gone," a duet with country star Loretta Lynn. Often remembered for his rich, soul-touching ballads and a string of number one country hits that stretched well into the 1980s, Conway Twitty became a country icon. His compilations and live albums, such as "The Complete Warner Years" and "Conway Twitty in Concert: The Man, The Music, The Legend," continue to celebrate his enduring legacy. Twitty's contributions to music were recognized numerous times before his untimely death on June 5, 1993, leaving a lasting imprint on the country music genre and its fans.

Genres

Arkansas Country

Classic Country Pop

Country

Country Rock

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Waylon Jennings

Merle Haggard

Willie Nelson

Johnny Cash

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Don Williams

George Strait

Glen Campbell

Randy Travis

Marty Robbins

Ronnie Milsap

Loretta Lynn

Latest Release

American Country Legend

Conway Twitty

Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 3, 2024