Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer who is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. She was one of the first country music artists to cross over into pop music, and her success helped to pave the way for other female country singers.
Cline’s voice was known for its power and emotion. She was able to convey a wide range of emotions in her songs, from heartbreak to joy. Her vocal style was influenced by a variety of genres, including gospel, blues, and jazz.
Cline was a pioneer for female country singers. She was one of the first women to achieve success in a male-dominated genre. She paved the way for other female country singers, such as Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton.
Cline died in a plane crash in 1963 at the age of 30. She left behind a legacy of classic country music songs and a devoted fan base. She was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973, and she has been the subject of several books, movies, and television shows.
Cline’s music continues to be popular today. Her songs are covered by other artists and used in movies and television shows. She is considered one of the greatest country singers of all time.
Quotes by Patsy Cline
- I’m gonna walk a little bit of dog.
- I’m gonna be something one of these days.
- I’ve become a captive of my own ambitions.
- My new house is going to have wall-to-wall awards!
- Anybody that’ll stand up to The Cline is all right.
- I can’t miss a night’s work and let my public down.
- I played with Arthur Godfrey for about a year and a half.
- I got me a hit record and I ain’t never made a cent from it.
- I’m at that point again where it don’t matter where he is to me anymore.
- Sitting around the house playing the wife and mother is driving me crazy.
- The one thing I wanted to do more than anything else was sing country music.
- It seems that every time I stick my neck out, I get my foot into something else.
- I would never have gone anywhere if it hadn’t been for Mother’s faith and support.
- I’d like to do my first record I ever made, A Church, a Courtroom, and Then Goodbye.
- Carnegie Hall was real fabulous, but you know, it ain’t as big as the Grand Ole Opry.
- I’m not gonna ride home in the car. I’ll wait for Randy. I think I’ll get home quicker.
- If I made a list of the people I admire, Mom would probably fill up half of it. She could do anything and everything.
- I’m having surgery today to have my face cleaned up. But it will take some fancy stitching to make me all beautiful again!
- I have gotten more than I asked for. All that I ever wanted was to hear my voice on record and have a song among the Top 20.
- You’re gonna have to learn to get out there in front of those cameras and hold your head up. Take charge when you’re singing.
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