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Everly. After touring the South and Midwest with their family, the duo was soon hired by Roy Acuff's publishing company. The group's first single was released in 1957 by Columbia Records called "Keep On Loving Me." The next single that generated attention towards the duo was "Bye Bye Love", written by songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. "Bye Bye Love" went on to become an international hit on the country charts, and gave the Everly's their signature style.

The duo took their success on the road with a small band, wearing matching suits and haircuts. While at Cadence Records the group averaged a Top 10 single every four months. The Everly Brothers number one hits included "Wake Up Little Susie" and "Bird Dog." When the group left Columbia Records for Warner Bros, their record sales reached a total high of $35 million. In 1962, the Brother's popularity ended with their last success, "That's Old-Fashioned." Although the band's fame in the U.S. declined, the Everly's continued their success in England.

After a rough patch during the 70s, the Everly Brothers returned onstage at London's Royal Albert Hall for the Reunion Concert. The Everly Brothers continued to tour and record throughout the 80's and 90's. In 1986, the duo was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and has inspired many musicians throughout their generation.