Connie Smith (born August 14, 1941) is an American country music singer and songwriter, renowned for her distinctive voice and emotionally charged performances. She rose to fame in the 1960s with her debut single 'Once a Day,' which became one of the first number-one country hits by a female artist. Over her decades-long career, she released numerous albums and received multiple Grammy nominations. Smith is regarded as an iconic figure in country music, influencing generations of female artists with her traditional style and heartfelt delivery.
