Connie was one of fourteen children ... it remains — along with “How Great Thou Art,” her biggest Gospel hit — the song most requested by her fans.

Dolly Parton once said, “There’s really only three female singers in the world: Streisand, Ronstadt and Connie Smith.” ...

The Grand Ole Opry kicked off its year-long celebration of 100 years as a radio broadcast last week at the Ryman.