Introduction:
Conway Twitty amassed an extraordinary 55 No. 1 hits over the course of his nearly four-decade career. And although “Slow Hand” didn’t begin as his song, the Country Music Hall of Fame legend undeniably made it his own. Originally recorded by the iconic girl group The Pointer Sisters, Twitty’s 1982 rendition soared straight to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The track ultimately became both his last multi-week No. 1 and his final gold-certified single.
In 1983, Twitty lit up the stage at the 17th annual Music City News Country Awards, dressed sharply in a bold all-red ensemble. (The ceremony was renamed the TNN Music City News Country Awards in 1990 before transitioning to CMT in 2002, eventually evolving into today’s CMT Music Awards.)
From the moment he opened his mouth, Twitty’s rich, resonant vocals and emotional delivery electrified the audience.
“Darling, don’t say a word, I’ve already heard / What your body is saying to mine / You’re tired of fast moves / You’ve got a slow groove on your mind.”
More than 40 years later, fans can still experience this unforgettable performance thanks to modern digital restoration. “BEST MALE COUNTRY SINGER EVER! Had so many good songs,” one YouTube commenter praised.
Two Modern Country Stars Set to Reimagine a Conway–Loretta Classic
Back in 1973, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn released their timeless duet “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” a track that instantly carved its place in country music history. Now, over half a century later, reigning Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson has plans to team up with Cody Johnson to breathe new life into the classic.
“I’ve always wanted to do a song with Lainey Wilson,” Johnson shared on Country Countdown USA last month. “I heard Loretta Lynn’s ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,’ called Lainey and said we should record it together — and she agreed. We just haven’t gotten around to doing it yet.”