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When did Johnnie Ray's career in the U.S. begin to decline?

  • 1957

  • 1955

  • 1960

  • 1962

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Johnnie Ray's career in the U.S. began to decline in 1957 due to several factors. The rise of rock and roll and the popularity of Elvis Presley overshadowed his sentimental ballads. Additionally, Ray's personal struggles with alcohol and drug abuse affected his performances and public image. As a result, his record sales and concert attendance dwindled, marking the end of his peak popularity in the United States.
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