Connie Smith’s "Once a Day" is one of the most iconic songs in country music history. Written by Bill Anderson and released in 1964, it became her debut single and shot to the top of the charts, staying at #1 for eight weeks. This was a record-breaking achievement for a female artist at the time and remained unbeaten for nearly 50 years until Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” surpassed it in 2012.
The song, which tells the story of a woman dealing with heartbreak, quickly turned Connie Smith into a country music star. Not only did it make history, but it also secured her a series of Grammy nominations, including Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
“Once a Day” was such a massive hit that the Library of Congress recognized its significance in 2020, selecting it for preservation in the National Recording Registry.
Check out this special live performance of Connie Smith singing her breakthrough hit—an unforgettable piece of country music history!
