Connie Smith
Connie Smith performing at the Grand Ole Opry in May 2007.
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Connie Smith

Connie Smith, born Constance June Meador on August 14, 1941, is a prominent American country music singer and songwriter whose contralto vocals have significantly influenced female artists in the genre. Rising to fame in the 1960s with her debut single "Once a Day," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, she became known for her powerful voice and emotive performances. Over her career, Smith has recorded numerous hits, garnered multiple Grammy nominations, and has been recognized as one of the greatest women in country music, culminating in her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2012.

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GENRES: Country & Western, Female Vocalist

Albums

Singles

Once A Day / The Threshold
Once A Day / The Threshold (1964)
Tiny Blue Transistor Radio / Then And Only Then
Tiny Blue Transistor Radio / Then And Only Then (1964)
I Can't Remember / Senses
I Can't Remember / Senses (1965)
If I Talk To Him / I Don't Have Anyplace To Go
If I Talk To Him / I Don't Have Anyplace To Go (1965)
Nobody But A Fool / I'll Never Get Over Loving You
Nobody But A Fool / I'll Never Get Over Loving You (1965)
Ain't Had No Lovin' / Five Fingers To Spare
Ain't Had No Lovin' / Five Fingers To Spare (1966)
The Hurtin's All Over / Invisible Tears
The Hurtin's All Over / Invisible Tears (1966)
Burning A Hole In My Mind / Only For Me
Burning A Hole In My Mind / Only For Me (1967)
Cincinnatti Ohio / Don't Feel Sorry For Me
Cincinnatti Ohio / Don't Feel Sorry For Me (1967)
It Only Hurts For A Little While / Baby's Back Again
It Only Hurts For A Little While / Baby's Back Again (1967)
It's Now Or Never / I'll Come Runnin'
It's Now Or Never / I'll Come Runnin' (1967)
Cry Cry Cry / The Hurt Goes On
Cry Cry Cry / The Hurt Goes On (1968)
Run Away Little Tears / Let Me Help You Work It Out
Run Away Little Tears / Let Me Help You Work It Out (1968)
Ribbon Of Darkness / A Lonely Woman
Ribbon Of Darkness / A Lonely Woman (1969)
You And Your Sweet Love / I Can't Get Used To Being Lonely
You And Your Sweet Love / I Can't Get Used To Being Lonely (1969)
Young Love / Something Pretty
Young Love / Something Pretty (1969)
Louisiana Man / Alone With You
Louisiana Man / Alone With You (1970)
Where Is My Castle / Clinging To A Saving Hand
Where Is My Castle / Clinging To A Saving Hand (1970)