Country singer.

Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998.

Also included in his incredible string of hits were his duets with Loretta Lynn. Of the 12 duets they released together, every one of them made the top 10 of Billboard's country singles chart, with five going to No. 1 -- "After the Fire is Gone" and "Lead Me On" (both 1971); "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man" (1973); "As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone" (1974); and "Feelin's" (1975).

His first and last No. 1 hits of the 1970s decade both used the phrase "Hello Darlin'" in either the song title or lyrics. "Hello Darlin'" (1970) started the string in the 1970s, while "Happy Birthday, Darlin'" (1979) brought that successful decade for him to an end; both are considered among his biggest hits.

The only song that went the distance on any music publication's rock charts was 1958's "It's Only Make Believe." The last No. 1 song, depending on the source, came 32 years later with 1990's "Crazy in Love"; if one used Billboard magazine's country chart as the source, that final No. 1 was "Desperado Love" in 1986.

Among the most successful country performers of all time. Depending on the source, Twitty has scored anywhere from 41 (Billboard magazine) to 53 No. 1 singles on the country and rock charts.

Son, Michael Twitty.

Originally planned to break into professional baseball with a Philadalphia Phillies farm team but the Army drafted him before the Phillies could.

Recorded with legendary guitarist Hank Garland in the early 1960s.

Took his name from two small towns in Arkansas. The towns were Conway and Twitty.

Graduated from Tallulah High School in Tallulah, Louisiana.