Conway Twitty, born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music singer who enjoyed a successful career from the 1950s to the 1990s. Known for his rich, smooth voice and emotive style, he was a highly versatile artist who initially gained fame in rock and roll before becoming a country music icon. Twitty produced numerous chart-topping hits such as "Hello Darlin'" and "It's Only Make Believe," and his duets with Loretta Lynn are considered classic examples of country music. He significantly contributed to the development of the 'Nashville sound' in country music.