conway twitty

They know the heartbreak they sing about.

On April 3, 1971, Lynn and Twitty's debut single, "After the Fire Is Gone," landed at the top of the charts.

“We heard the sentiment of the city very well."

It's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time.

"There's not much we can do to stop it."

A proposed new project would be the end of the famous property.

All 50-plus of 'em.

Find out who every country's top old-school country artist is.

May they rest in peace ...

Country singer Jeff Bates has often been compared to Conway Twitty, and now fans will have their chance to hear him sing some of the country legend's most beloved songs. Bates is set to release 'Me and Conway' in November.

Johnny MacRae, who penned several hit country songs that you know and love, such as Conway Twitty's No. 1 track 'I'd Just Love to Lay You Down' and Reba McEntire's '(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven,' as well as Doug Stone's 'I'd Be Better Off (In a Pine Box),' died on Wednesday, July 3.

Over the years, when I've asked you who you'd like to hear on the "Country Classic Double" weekdays at 11:30 a.m. , Conway Twitty always tops the list. We'll begin this morning's Double with "You've Never Been This Far Before", Conway Twitty's number one country song on this day back in 1973.