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

Sixty-nine years ago today, Marty Robbins was at the top of the country chart with a song that was a massive hit for other artists as well.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1968, This Country Legend Hit No. 1 With the Most Successful Version of a Song Recorded by Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, and Willie Nelson

On this day in 1968, Marty Robbins nabbed his 13th No. 1 country hit with a cover of Eddy Arnold's "I Walk Alone." ...
Texarkana Gazette

Marty Robbins tune first country song to win a Grammy

This week in 1960, Marty Robbins' Columbia Records single "El Paso" was in the middle of its chart run after entering the country music charts in November 1959 and topping both the pop and country ...
Tennessean

Story Behind the Song: Marty Robbins' 'Just Married'

As it was for the couple depicted in the song, Marty Robbins' "Just Married" was a beautiful, almost cinematic beginning for songwriter Barry De Vorzon. His first hit was born out of desperation, ...
Taste of Country

NASCAR Driver Corey LaJoie Pays Homage to the Late Marty Robbins

Corey LaJoie has always loved the story of Marty Robbins. The two men certainly have similarities, as both found a way to add the title of NASCAR driver to their resume. But what always has astounded ...