Conway Twitty

Date of Birth: September 1, 1933

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Date of Death: June 5, 1993

Biography

Conway Twitty, born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music icon whose career spanned five decades. He was born on September 1, 1933, in Friars Point, Mississippi. Twitty is best known for his smooth voice and romantic ballads, which earned him a place among the most successful and beloved country musicians of all time. His career began in the 1950s with rock and roll hits like “It’s Only Make Believe,” but he transitioned to country music in the 1960s, where he found lasting success. Twitty scored 55 number one hits on the country charts, including classics like “Hello Darlin’,” “You’ve Never Been This Far Before,” and “Linda on My Mind.” His duets with Loretta Lynn, such as “After the Fire Is Gone” and “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” were also immensely popular. Throughout his career, Twitty received numerous awards, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He passed away on June 5, 1993, but his legacy continues to influence country music today.

5 Interesting Facts about Conway Twitty

1. Conway Twitty initially wanted to be a professional baseball player and was even offered a contract by the Philadelphia Phillies.

2. He changed his name to Conway Twitty in 1957, taking the names from Conway, Arkansas, and Twitty, Texas, after discovering another Harold Jenkins was already recording music.

3. Twitty’s song “It’s Only Make Believe” sold over eight million copies and topped the charts in 22 countries.

4. He opened a successful theme park called Twitty City in Hendersonville, Tennessee, which became a popular tourist attraction.

5. Twitty was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999, six years after his death.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Conway Twitty

1. “A good country song takes a page out of somebody’s life and puts it to music.”

2. “I can tell you the day The Beatles hit America, it was like a bomb went off in my life.”

3. “My goal has always been to just make people happy and make good music.”

4. “When I sing a song, I live the song.”

5. “I think you have to pay for love with bitter tears.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Conway Twitty’s net worth was estimated to be around $50 million.

Children

Conway Twitty had four children: Michael Twitty, Joni Twitty, Kathy Twitty, and Jimmy Twitty. Michael Twitty followed in his father’s footsteps and became a country music singer.