Patsy Cline

Cline in 1960 Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American singer from the state of Virginia. She is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was one of the first country music artists to cross over into pop music. Cline had several major hits during her eight-year recording career, including two number-one hits on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country and Western Sides chart.

Cline's first professional performances began at local radio station WINC when she was fifteen. In the early 1950s, Cline began appearing in a local band led by performer Bill Peer. Various local appearances led to featured performances on Connie B. Gay's ''Town and Country'' television broadcasts. She signed her first recording contract with the Four Star label in 1954, and had minor success with her earliest Four Star singles including "A Church, a Courtroom, Then Goodbye" (1955) and "I've Loved and Lost Again" (1956). In 1957 Cline made her first national television appearance on ''Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts''. After performing "Walkin' After Midnight", the single became her first major hit on both the country and pop charts.

Cline's further singles with Four Star Records were unsuccessful, although she continued performing and recording. After marrying in 1957 and giving birth in 1958, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to further her career. Working with new manager Randy Hughes, Cline became a member of the Grand Ole Opry and then moved to Decca Records in 1960. Under the direction of producer Owen Bradley, her musical sound shifted and she achieved consistent success. The 1961 single "I Fall to Pieces" became her first to top the ''Billboard'' country chart. As the song became a hit, Cline was severely injured in an automobile accident, which caused her to spend a month in the hospital. After she recovered, her next single "Crazy" also became a major hit.

During 1962 and 1963, Cline had hits with "She's Got You", "When I Get Through with You", "So Wrong" and "Leavin' on Your Mind". She also toured and headlined shows with more frequency. In March 1963, Cline was killed in a plane crash along with country performers Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and manager Randy Hughes, during a flight from Kansas City, Missouri, back to Nashville.

Since her death, Cline has been cited as one of the most celebrated, respected, and influential performers of the 20th century. Her music has influenced performers of various styles and genres. She has also been seen as a forerunner for women in country music, being among the first to sell records and headline concerts. In 1973, she became the first female performer to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In the 1980s, Cline's posthumous successes continued in the mass media. She was portrayed twice in major motion pictures, including the 1985 biopic ''Sweet Dreams'' starring Jessica Lange. Several documentaries and stage shows about her have been made, including the 1988 musical ''Always...Patsy Cline''. A 1991 box set of her recordings received critical acclaim. Her greatest hits album sold over 10 million copies in 2005. In 2011, Cline's childhood home in Winchester was restored as a museum for visitors and fans to tour. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Patsy Cline. by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 1994
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    Patsy Cline her original four star hits. by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 2000
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    Country by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 2003
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    The last sessions by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 1988
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    The rockin'side Her first recordings, vol. 3 / by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 1989
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    Hungry for love Her first recordings, vol. 2 / by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 1989
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    Walkin' dreams Her first recordings vol. 1 / by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 1989
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    Classics by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 2010
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    Sincerely yours by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 1995
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    Today, tomorrow and forever by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 1993
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    Dear God by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 1995
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    The Patsy Cline collection by Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

    Published 2004
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    Forever

    Published 1996
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    Patsy Cline's greatest hits

    Published 1973
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    Patsy Cline : original keys for singers /

    Published 1990
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    Country Music in the modern era [1940s-1970s]

    Published 1976
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    Country music : the soundtrack /

    Published 2019
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