news | February 15, 2026

Eddy Arnold - Trivia, Family, Bio

Country singer who rose to stardom on the Grand Ole Opry and who sold more than eighty-five million albums. He wrote "You Don't Know Me."

Before Fame

He worked on a farm where he learned to play guitar. He also worked part-time as a mortician's assistance.

Trivia

He had over one hundred and forty songs on the country Billboard charts and co-wrote "You Don't Know Me."

Family Life

His parents were both musicians. He married Sally Gayhart on November 28, 1941.

Associated With

He and George Jones have scored the highest amount of Billboard country music charting singles.

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Eddy Arnold Highlights

Eddy Arnold Highlights