Eddy Arnold

Eddy Arnold
Arnold in 1969
Arnold in 1969
Background information
Birth nameRichard Edward Arnold
Also known asThe Tennessee Plowboy
Born(1918-05-15)May 15, 1918
Henderson, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMay 8, 2008(2008-05-08) (aged 89)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry, gospel, pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, tv host, actor
Instrument(s)Guitar, banjo
Years active1934–2005
LabelsRCA Victor (1944–1972; 1976–2008)
MGM Records (1973–1976)

Richard Edward Arnold (May 15, 1918 – May 8, 2008) was an American country music singer. He was a Nashville sound (country/popular music) innovator of the late 1950s, and scored 147 songs on the Billboard country music charts, second only to George Jones. He sold more than 85 million records. A member of the Grand Ole Opry (beginning 1943) and the Country Music Hall of Fame (beginning 1966), Arnold ranked 22nd on Country Music Television's 2003 list of "The 40 Greatest Men of Country Music."


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