Guy Mitchell was a popular American pop singer and actor, prominent in the 1950s and early 1960s. His musical style was a blend of country music, traditional pop, and rock and roll. Mitchell was renowned for his signature smooth, high tenor voice and his ability to cross genres, making him a significant figure in the transition period between traditional pop and rock and roll. His influential works include chart-topping hits such as "Singing the Blues" and "Heartaches by the Number."