On this day in 1950, Hank Snow's "I'm Moving On" reached number one on the US country chart, beginning a 21-week run that made it one of the most successful country songs of the 20th century. The single helped cement Snow's career after his move from Canada to Nashville and earned him a place in the Grand Ole Opry, while the song went on to be recorded by numerous other major artists, underlining its lasting influence on country music.

Snow relocated to Nashville in 1949 to record for RCA, and after his debut single reached number 10, "I'm Moving On" became a breakout hit despite initially being rejected by producer Stephen Sholes before finally being recorded in March 1950. It held the top spot for 21 weeks, a record unmatched until Webb Pierce tied it in 1955 and unbeaten for over 50 years. The song was later covered by Ray Charles, Don Gibson, Emmylou Harris, and a Johnny Cash/Waylon Jennings duet recorded in 1983 but not released until the 2014 album "Out Among the Stars".