Bobby Helms


Robert Lee Helms , known professionally as Bobby Helms, was an American country music singer who enjoyed his peak success in 1957 with the seasonal hit Jingle Bell Rock. His other hits include Fraulein and My Special Angel.

Helms was born in Helmsburg, Indiana, the son of Hildreth Esther and Fred Robert Helms. His family was musical. Helms began performing as a duo with his brother, Freddie, before going on to a successful solo career in country music. In 1956, Helms made his way to Nashville, Tennessee, where he signed a recording contract with Decca Records. The following year was filled with successes. Helms first single in 1957, titled Fraulein, went to No.on the country music chart and made it into the Topon the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Later that same year, he released My Special Angel, which also hit No.1601 on the country charts and entered the Topon Billboards pop music chart, peaking at No. 7.

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