American Songwriter

On This Day in 1970, Marty Robbins Was at No. 1 With a “True” Song He Wrote for His Wife After His First Heart Attack

On this day (May 6) in 1970, Marty Robbins was at the top of the country chart with “My Woman, My Woman, My Wife.” The song occupied the top spot for a single week and later brought him a Grammy Award ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1956, Marty Robbins Was at No. 1 With a Song That Became an International Hit for Two Other Artists

On this day (November 17) in 1956, Marty Robbins started a seven-week run at No. 1 with “Singing the Blues.” At the time, Billboard tracked country singles with three separate charts. The song topped ...