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    • Aug 14, 1941
    Connie Smith is born in Elkhart, Indiana. The Grand Ole Opry powerhouse debuts with 1964's "Once A Day," making hits consistently for nine years. In 1997, she marries fellow Opry star Marty Stuart. In 2012, she is inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
    Mar 9, 1963
    Connie Smith and her husband, Jerry, have a son, Darren Justin Smith
    Aug 4, 1963
    Connie Smith wins a talent contest in Columbus, Ohio, and gains the attention of guest artist Bill Anderson, who helps her get her first recording contract
    Jan 1, 1964
    Bill Anderson meets Connie Smith for the second time when he performs in Canton, Ohio, and encourages her to move to Nashville
    Mar 28, 1964
    Persuaded by Bill Anderson, Connie Smith visits Nashville for the first time to appear on "The Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree"
    Jun 24, 1964
    Connie Smith signs with RCA Records
    Jul 16, 1964
    Connie Smith records "Once A Day" during an afternoon at Nashville's RCA Studio B
    Jul 18, 1964
    Connie Smith makes her Grand Ole Opry debut
    Nov 18, 1964
    Connie Smith records "Then And Only Then" at RCA Studio B in Nashville
    Nov 28, 1964
    Connie Smith's debut single, "Once A Day," attains the #1 position on the Billboard country singles chart
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