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Today, country legend Connie Smith turns 83 years old. Born in Elkhart, Indiana, Smith released her debut single in 1964 and has been going strong ever since. In fact, she released her 55th studio ...

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8 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Shaboozey, Riley Green, Morgan Wade & More. This week's crop of new songs also includes music from Tanner Adell, Trisha Yearwood and Connie Smith.

Connie Smith, the 81-year-old Grand Ole Opry member, looks back at her longtime friend Loretta Lynn. ... I didn't try too much to sing any of Loretta's songs," Smith says.

The song's success made Smith an overnight star, making her one of the most successful female country singers during the 1960s and early 70s along with Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette.

Still one of the most celebrated first singles in country music history, it remains — along with “How Great Thou Art,” her biggest Gospel hit — the song most requested by her fans. Smith ...