Arnold had 57 consecutive Top 10 country hits from 1947 to 1954 and 146 total (I think) Top Ten hits in his career, with 28 of those making it to No. 1. No country singer had a more successful career (money-wise) than Arnold.

He was largely responsible for that smooth "Nashville sound" so despised and rebelled against by younger guys like Willie Nelson, et al.

Arnold died exactly one week to the day before his 90th birthday.

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