He began performing at local nightclubs and was hired permanently by WTJS in 1937 .
In 1934 , at age 16 , Arnold made his debut on WTJS - AM in Jackson , Tennessee .
Arnold began performing at local nightclubs and was hired permanently by WTJS - AM in 1937 .
In 1934 , at age 16 , Arnold made his debut on WTJS - AM in Jackson , Tennessee .