172K views · 6.3K reactions | 60 years ago today on August 1st, 1964, the single "Once a Day" was released. Connie Smith 's recording of the Bill Anderson-penned tune would make her the 1st female country artist to have her debut single reach #1 on the Billboard charts. Staying in the top position for 8 consecutive weeks would be a record for a female solo artist for almost 50 years. Congratulations, Connie! | Connie Smith | Facebook

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Connie Smith and Reba McEntire's tribute to Marty Robbins during the Grand Ole Opry's 75th Anniversary show. | Connie Smith

On the week ending November 28, 1964, Connie Smith's debut release hit #1 on Billboard Magazine's Hot Country Singles chart. "Once a Day" (written by Bill Anderson) remained at the top for 8 weeks -- until late January the next year. It was the first debut single by a female artist to reach number one on the Country chart. ((From "Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar" 1965) When you found somebody new I thought I never would forget you For I thought then I never could But time has taken all the pains

21K views · 359 reactions | We are on a roadtrip adventure but you know we had to make a pit stop 浪 | Connie Leigh Smith | Facebook

211K views · 7.9K reactions | Flashback video of Connie Smith singing, "I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)." This song first appeared on her 1965 album, "Cute 'n' Country" which hit #1 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart in 1965. | Connie Smith | Facebook