American country music singer and guitarist, best known for his enduring Christmas classic "Jingle Bell Rock" and the No. 1 hit "My Special Angel".Born in Bloomington, Indiana, Helms rose to fame in the late 1950s on the Decca label. His smooth voice and blend of country and rockabilly styles produced several major hits between 1957 and 1958. Despite health struggles and periods away from the spotlight, his signature Christmas song ensured lasting cultural impact....