American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1930, the Singing “Jolly Green Giant” and Jeannie Seely Duet Partner Who Got His Big Break Thanks to Ernest Tubb

Ninety-six years ago today, the country singer who got his big break with Ernest Tubb before becoming a "Giant" solo success was born.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1968, This Country Legend Hit No. 1 With the Most Successful Version of a Song Recorded by Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, and Willie Nelson

While perhaps best known for his 1959 signature song “El Paso,” Marty Robbins in fact sent 17 singles to the top of the country charts. On this day in 1968, he notched No. 13 with “I Walk Alone.” ...