Biography

Lewis's debut single, "What I Need Most", peaked at number 21 on this chart.

After high school, he went to work with the U.S. Steel Corporation's Mine Operations in Lynch, Kentucky and stayed there for about ten years. Though such work might leave one tired and sore, Hugh found the time to perform in weekend shows in the Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia areas - he just knew he would one day end up in Nashville. He eventually worked his way up to the position of foreman at his job in Lynch.

Lewis became a member of the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame and was honoured in the Walkway of Stars at the original Country Music Hall of Fame.

E. Lewis was also featured in the country B-movies Forty Acre Feud (1966), Gold Guitar (1967) and Cotton Pickin' Chicken Pickers (1967).

During the late 50's, a radio station in Cincinnati, WLW, held a talent search contest and Hugh won out for two years in a row, which lead to other opportunities.