Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B; and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 40 #1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006. From 1971-76, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was never a member of ... More

Date of birth:

  • Sep 1, 1933

Date of death:

  • Jun 5, 1993 (age 59 years)

Also known as:

  • Harold Jenkins,
  • Harold Jenkins,
  • Harold Lloyd Jenkins,
  • Twitty, Conway

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