"Mississippi Man" Conway Twitty will receive a big honor today. The late great singer will get a marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trial, which gives kudos to those who have contributed to the state's rich country music history. The marker is to be unveiled this afternoon in Friars Point -- where Twitty was born in 1933. He died in 1993. The "Hello Darlin'" singer was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins but changed his name in 1957 by borrowing from Conway, Arkansas and Twitty, Texas. Some other famous folks have been given markers, including Elvis Presley, Tammy Wynette and Charley Pride. He may be best known for his long history of duets with Loretta Lynn. Check out "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man!"
About Me: I should have known I was destined to have a career where all I do is talk when I was in kindergarten at Plattsburg Elementary in the late 60's.
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