In 1956, Billboard announced that Elvis had the most charting songs with 17. Pat Boone came in 2nd with 5 charting songs. Fats Domino, Little Richard and The Platters came in 3rd with 3 each. 1956 is the year behind that great box set recently released called Young Man With The Big Beat. Here's more info on that set...
"9-26-56 Tupelo, MS"