Conway Twitty American Country Music Singer

Conway Twitty (born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, September 1, 1933 – died June 5, 1993) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and recording artist, celebrated for his smooth vocals and romantic ballads.

Born in Friars Point, Mississippi, Twitty first pursued rock and roll before transitioning to country music, where he found his greatest success. His 1970 hit Hello Darlin’ became one of the most iconic songs in country music history.

Over his career, Twitty scored 55 number-one hits on the country charts, a record at the time, and became famous for his collaborations with Loretta Lynn, including classics like After the Fire Is Gone and Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man.

Twitty’s legacy as one of the most influential voices in country music continues to resonate, earning him induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.

Conway Twitty

Date of Birth: September 1, 1933

Place of Birth: Friars Point, Mississippi, United States

Nationality: American

Known for: Country music hits like Hello Darlin’, Tight Fittin’ Jeans, and duets with Loretta Lynn

Musical Career

Twitty began his career in rockabilly and rock and roll but shifted to country music in the 1960s. His ability to convey emotion through heartfelt ballads earned him a devoted fan base.

Personal Life

Outside of music, Twitty was a family man and businessman, opening the Twitty City entertainment complex in Tennessee. His charisma and warm stage presence made him beloved by audiences worldwide.

Death and Legacy

Conway Twitty passed away on June 5, 1993, in Springfield, Missouri. Remembered as the "High Priest of Country Music," his songs remain classics, influencing generations of country musicians.

Discography (Albums)

Year Title / Release Category Notes
Studio albums — 1950s–1960s
1959 Conway Twitty Sings Studio album MGM Records.
1959 Saturday Night with Conway Twitty Studio album MGM Records.
1960 Lonely Blue Boy Studio album MGM Records.
1961 The Rock & Roll Story Studio album MGM Records.
1961 The Conway Twitty Touch Studio album MGM Records.
1962 Portrait of a Fool Studio album MGM Records.
1963 R&B ’63 Studio album MGM Records.
1964 Hit the Road! Studio album MGM Records.
1966 Conway Twitty Sings Studio album Decca Records.
1966 Look Into My Teardrops Studio album Decca Records.
1967 Country Studio album Decca Records.
1968 Here’s Conway Twitty and His Lonely Blue Boys Studio album Decca Records.
1968 Next in Line Studio album Decca Records.
1969 Darling, You Know I Wouldn’t Lie Studio album Decca Records.
1969 I Love You More Today Studio album Decca Records.
1969 You Can’t Take the Country Out of Conway Studio album MGM Records.
Studio albums — 1970s
1970 To See My Angel Cry / That’s When She Started to Stop Loving You Studio album Decca Records.
1970 Hello Darlin’ Studio album Decca Records; RIAA Gold.
1970 Fifteen Years Ago Studio album Decca Records.
1971 How Much More Can She Stand Studio album Decca Records.
1971 I Wonder What She’ll Think About Me Leaving Studio album Decca Records.
1972 Conway Twitty Sings the Blues Studio album MGM Records.
1972 I Can’t See Me Without You Studio album Decca Records.
1972 I Can’t Stop Loving You / (Lost Her Love) On Our Last Date Studio album Decca Records.
1973 She Needs Someone to Hold Her (When She Cries) Studio album MCA Records.
1973 You’ve Never Been This Far Before / Baby’s Gone Studio album MCA Records; RIAA Gold.
1973 Clinging to a Saving Hand / Steal Away Studio album MCA Records.
1974 Honky Tonk Angel Studio album MCA Records.
1974 I’m Not Through Loving You Yet Studio album MCA Records.
1975 Linda on My Mind Studio album MCA Records.
1975 The High Priest of Country Music Studio album MCA Records; Gold (MC).
1975 This Time I’ve Hurt Her More Than She Loves Me Studio album MCA Records.
1976 Now and Then Studio album MCA Records.
1977 Play Guitar Play Studio album MCA Records.
1977 I’ve Already Loved You in My Mind Studio album MCA Records.
1978 Georgia Keeps Pulling on My Ring Studio album MCA Records.
1978 Conway Studio album MCA Records.
1979 Cross Winds Studio album MCA Records.
Studio albums — 1980s
1980 Heart & Soul Studio album MCA Records.
1980 Rest Your Love on Me Studio album MCA Records.
1981 Mr. T Studio album MCA Records.
1982 Southern Comfort Studio album Elektra Records.
1982 Conway’s #1 Classics, Volume One Studio album Elektra Records.
1982 Dream Maker Studio album Elektra Records.
1982 Conway’s #1 Classics, Volume Two Studio album Elektra Records.
1983 Lost in the Feeling Studio album Warner Bros. Records.
1983 Merry Twismas Studio album Warner Bros. Records.
1984 By Heart Studio album Warner Bros. Records.
1985 Don’t Call Him a Cowboy Studio album Warner Bros. Records.
1985 Chasin’ Rainbows Studio album Warner Bros. Records.
1986 Fallin’ for You for Years Studio album Warner Bros. Records.
1987 Borderline Studio album MCA Records.
1988 Still in Your Dreams Studio album MCA Records.
1989 House on Old Lonesome Road Studio album MCA Records.
Studio albums — 1990s
1990 Crazy in Love Studio album MCA Records.
1991 Even Now Studio album MCA Records.
1993 Final Touches Studio album MCA Records.
Duet studio albums (with Loretta Lynn)
1971 We Only Make Believe Duet studio album Released Feb 1, 1971; Decca; RIAA Gold.
1972 Lead Me On Duet studio album Released Jan 17, 1972; Decca; RIAA Gold.
1973 Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man Duet studio album Released Jul 9, 1973; MCA.
1974 Country Partners Duet studio album Released Jun 10, 1974; MCA.
1975 Feelins’ Duet studio album Released Jun 9, 1975; MCA.
1976 United Talent Duet studio album Released Jun 7, 1976; MCA.
1977 Dynamic Duo Duet studio album Released Jun 6, 1977; MCA.
1978 Honky Tonk Heroes Duet studio album Released Jun 26, 1978; MCA.
1979 Diamond Duet Duet studio album Released Oct 22, 1979; MCA.
1981 Two’s a Party Duet studio album Released Feb 2, 1981; MCA.
Compilation albums
1960 Conway Twitty’s Greatest Hits... Compilation MGM Records.
1971 Hits Compilation MGM Records.
1972 Conway Twitty’s Greatest Hits Vol. I Compilation Decca Records; RIAA Gold.
1976 Conway Twitty’s Greatest Hits Vol. II Compilation MCA Records; Gold (RIAA/MC).
1978 The Very Best of Conway Twitty Compilation MCA Records; RIAA Platinum.
1982 Number Ones Compilation MCA Records; RIAA Gold.
1983 Classic Conway Compilation MCA Records.
1984 Conway’s Latest Greatest Hits Volume 1 Compilation Warner Bros. Records.
1985 The Best of Conway Twitty Compilation MCA Records.
1986 A Night with Conway Twitty Compilation MCA Records.
1988 #1’s: The Warner Bros. Years Compilation Warner Bros. Records.
1990 Greatest Hits Volume III Compilation MCA Records.
1993 The Final Recordings of His Greatest Hits Volume I Compilation Curb Records; RIAA Gold.
1995 Sings Songs of Love Compilation MCA Special Products.
1995 Super Hits Compilation Epic Records.
2001 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection Compilation MCA Records.
2004 The Legend Compilation Platinum Disc.
2004 25 Number Ones Compilation MCA Records.
2011 Icon: Conway Twitty Compilation MCA Records.
2015 Hello Darlin’: Greatest Hits Live Compilation MCA Records.

Awards & Honors

  • Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1999).
  • Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (1993, posthumous).
  • GRAMMY: 1 win, 7 nominations (Recording Academy/GRAMMY.com artist record).
  • CMA: Vocal Duo of the Year (with Loretta Lynn) for four consecutive years (1972–1975).
  • GRAMMY recognition for the duet “After the Fire Is Gone” (with Loretta Lynn), cited by CMA as her first GRAMMY (1971 category/award cycle).

References

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