American Songwriter

On This Day in 1964, Connie Smith Stepped into RCA Studio B to Record Her Groundbreaking Debut Single “Once a Day”

On this day (July 16) in 1964, Connie Smith unknowingly prepared to make country music history when she stepped into the legendary RCA Studio B to record her debut single “Once a Day.” The song would ...
Tennessean

Connie Smith: 'Loretta's going to be with me for the rest of my life'

Connie Smith first met Loretta Lynn in 1964 during her maiden trip to Nashville. The vocalists were at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, and Lynn sent her husband, Mooney Lynn, to bring Smith backstage ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1997, Marty Stuart’s Childhood Dream Came True When Connie Smith Said “I Do”

When it comes to country music power couples and their love stories, many fans point to Johnny and June, Tim and Faith, or Garth and Trisha. While all of those stories are beautiful, no doubt, they ...
BroadwayWorld

Connie Smith and Sam Wellington To Be Inducted Into Ohio Country Music Hall of Fame at Grand Ole Opry

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The Ohio Country Music Hall of Fame has announced the induction of two legendary ...
Penn Live

Country music icons postpone Opry show due to illness and fans are praying

Country music icon Connie Smith was slated to celebrate the 60th anniversary of her Grand Ole Opry induction this week, but that won’t be happening because she and her husband, fellow country legend ...