American Songwriter

On This Day in 1961, Patsy Cline Released the Album That Introduced Two of Her Biggest Hits—Despite Failing To Receive Initial Airplay

Cline’s life and career almost ended before she recorded Showcase. In June 1961, she and her brother were in a serious car accident. She had brought her mom, sister, and brother to Nashville to show ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1962, Patsy Cline Released the Yearning Follow-up to Her Signature Hit—a Song Later Covered by Rosanne Cash, LeAnn Rimes, and Jimmy Buffett

On this day in 1962, Patsy Cline released her No. 1 hit "She's Got You," written by Hank Cochran and later covered by Loretta Lynn.
Chicago Tribune

From the Farm: Patsy Cline music and memories entice, both on stage and recipe of rocket stardom

Country western music icon Patsy Cline was born just one year after the birth of my own mom Peggy. Patsy was born Sept. 8, 1932, and mom Peggy, Aug. 17, 1931. Tragically, Patsy died at age 30 in March ...