title: Kentucky Waltz
text: # Kentucky Waltz
  
  "Kentucky Waltz" is a 1946 song written and performed by Bill Monroe. The song was Bill Monroe's most successful release on the Country & Western charts peaking at number three.
  
  ## Cover versions
  
  * In 1951 Eddy Arnold recorded his version of the song which reached number one on the Country & Western Best Seller charts.
  * Also in 1951, a version by Rosemary Clooney went to #24 on the Cashbox pop chart.
  * A cover of the song appeared on English folk singer Bob Davenport's 1973 album Pal Of My Cradle Days.
  