Carl Smith: podcast appearances and interviews

Carl Milton Smith (March 15, 1927 – January 16, 2010) was an American country singer known for his significant contributions to the genre during the 1950s. He achieved notable success with 30 top-10 Billboard hits, including 21 consecutive chart-topping songs. Smith's career extended into the 1970s, during which he released charting singles nearly every year. Beyond his musical career, he was married to June Carter, with whom he had a daughter named Carlene. His marriage to Carter ended in 1956, and he later married Goldie Hill, with whom he had three children. In recognition of his impact on country music, Smith was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003. His associations with prominent figures like Johnny Cash, who was married to his ex-wife June Carter and became the stepfather to his daughter Carlene, are noted in historical accounts. Smith was also known to have been a drinking companion to Johnny Cash. Throughout his life, Smith's influence persisted, and he remains a notable figure in the history of country music.