Country music legend Eddy Arnold suited the industry’s desired image during two phases of a career that spanned seven decades. Born Ray Edward “Eddy” Arnold on May 15, 1918, in Henderson, Tenn., he ...

Eddy Arnold was the most popular country performer of the 20th century, spending more weeks at the top of the charts than any other artist. Arnold not only had 28 No. 1 singles, he had more charting ...

Eddy Arnold, the most successful country hit maker of all time, who played a crucial role in transforming what had long been considered “hillbilly music” from a rural phenomenon into music with ...