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

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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