On February 24, 2016, The New York Times published its obituary for Sonny James, remembering the Alabama-born singer and guitarist whose 1956 recording of “Young Love” became one of the first country records to top the pop charts — and whose run of sixteen consecutive No. 1 country singles still stands as one of the most remarkable streaks in recorded music.
The article traces his path from the Loden Family radio shows of his childhood through his years at Capitol Records, his Grand Ole Opry membership and his 2006 induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
