Connie Smith discovered a love for music early in life... | Country Fancast

60 years ago today on August 1st, 1964, the single "Once a Day" was released. Connie Smith 's recording of the Bill Anderson-penned tune would make her the 1st female country artist to have her debut single reach #1 on the Billboard charts. Staying in the top position for 8 consecutive weeks would be a record for a female solo artist for almost 50 years. Congratulations, Connie! | Connie Smith

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One of Connie’s all-time favorite male country singers is the great George Jones. In the early 60s, she went to see him at Frontier Ranch in Ohio, but after arriving, discovered he had performed the week before. It was then she was encouraged to enter the local talent show where she was discovered and invited to come to Nashville. The rest is history. Listen to Connie pay homage to George singing his song, “If You Won’t Tell On Me (I Won’t Tell On You)" written by another great, Dallas Frazier.