Patsy Cline was an American country singer known for her powerful voice and emotional delivery.
She was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her significant contributions to music.
Cline was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, celebrating her impact on country music and culture.
Biography
Early Life
Patsy Cline, born Virginia Patterson Hensley on September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia, faced a challenging childhood. Her mother, Hilda, was just 16 at the time of her birth, and Cline grew up in a family that moved frequently due to her father's job as a blacksmith. Despite financial hardships, Cline's passion for music blossomed early. She was influenced by various pop singers of the 1940s and 1950s, particularly Kay Starr, and developed a strong desire to perform on the Grand Ole Opry.
Career
Cline's career began at the age of 15 when she auditioned for the Grand Ole Opry, although she did not receive immediate recognition. However, her persistence paid off, and she became a prominent figure in country music during the early 1950s. Cline's powerful contralto voice and emotional delivery set her apart, leading to major hits like "Walkin' After Midnight" and "I Fall to Pieces." Over her eight-year recording career, she released several acclaimed albums, including "Patsy Cline's Golden Hits" and "The Patsy Cline Story," solidifying her legacy as one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.
Personal Life and Legacy
Cline's personal life was marked by close friendships with fellow artists, including Loretta Lynn, who described her as a supportive friend and mentor. Tragically, Cline's life was cut short when she died in a plane crash on March 5, 1963, but her impact on music endures. She received numerous posthumous accolades, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, affirming her status as a country music legend.
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Discography
Her Legendary Recordings1986
- 1.Sweet Dreams
- 2.Crazy
- 3.Walking After Midnight
- 4.I Love You So Much It Hurts
- 5.Back In Baby's Arms
- 6.Lonely Street
- 7.I Fall To Pieces
- 8.She's Got You
- 9.Have You Ever Been Lonely
- 10.Foolin' Around
- 11.Someday You'll Want Me To Want You
- 12.Always
Her Legendary Recordings Album No. 21986
- 1.Crazy Arms
- 2.Faded Love
- 3.I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You
- 4.You We're Only Fooling
- 5.Leaving On Your Mind
- 6.Does Your Heart Beat For Me
- 7.You Made Me Love You
- 8.Heartaches
- 9.Why Can't He Be You
- 10.You're Stronger Than Me
- 11.So Wrong
- 12.Strange
Heartaches1985
- 1.Crazy2:42
- 2.I Fall to Pieces2:49
- 3.Heartaches2:10
- 4.She's Got You2:58
- 5.Walkin' After Midnight2:31
- 6.Sweet Dreams of You2:34
- 7.You Belong to Me3:03
- 8.Strange2:13
- 9.Anytime1:57
- 10.The Wayward Wind3:22
Greatest Hits1985
- 1.Faded Love3:43
- 2.Sweet Dreams (of You)2:33
- 3.Crazy2:43
- 4.I Fall to Pieces2:48
- 5.So Wrong3:00
- 6.Strange2:11
- 7.South of the Border2:25
- 8.Back in Baby’s Arms2:03
- 9.She’s Got You2:59
- 10.Walking After Midnight1:58
- 11.Why Can’t He Be You3:26
- 12.You’re Stronger Than Me2:51
- 13.Leavin’ on Your Mind2:25
- 14.San Antonio Rose2:19
Unforgettable1983
- 1.I Fall to Pieces
- 2.She’s Got You
- 3.Walkin’ After Midnight
- 4.South of the Border
- 5.Crazy
- 6.Foolin’ Around
- 7.Heartaches
- 8.True Love
- 9.Sweet Dreams
- 10.Your Cheatin’ Heart
- 11.Tra Le La Le La Triangle
- 12.San Antonio Rose
- 13.He’ll Have to Go
- 14.The Blizzard
- 15.According to My Heart
- 16.Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
- 17.Distant Drums
- 18.The Wreck of the Number Nine
- 19.I Love You Because
- 20.Scarlet Ribbons
- 21.Four Walls
- 22.Welcome to My World
- 23.One Dozen Roses
- 24.Memories Are Made of This
Remembering1982
- 1.I Fall to Pieces2:48
- 2.So Wrong3:00
- 3.Misty Moonlight2:01
- 4.Back in Baby’s Arms2:35
- 5.Missing You2:35
- 6.Walkin’ After Midnight1:57
- 7.The Blizzard3:25
- 8.Why Can’t He Be You2:23
- 9.Distant Drums3:21
- 10.Leavin’ on Your Mind2:51
Just a Country Boy and Girl1981
- 1.California Blues2:47
- 2.I Can See an Angel2:16
- 3.Jimmie’s Texas Blues3:33
- 4.Walkin’ Dream2:11
- 5.Why Should I Be So Lonesome3:16
- 6.The Eyes of a Child2:48
- 7.Mule Skinner Blues3:23
- 8.Hidin’ Out2:24
- 9.Waitin’ for a Train2:50
- 10.Too Many Secrets2:14
Always1980
- 1.Always2:47
- 2.I Fall to Pieces2:58
- 3.True Love2:11
- 4.South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)2:31
- 5.That’s My Desire3:24
- 6.Faded Love3:48
- 7.I’ll Sail My Ship Alone2:39
- 8.Does Your Heart Beat for Me2:43
- 9.Foolin’ ’Round2:12
- 10.I Love You So Much It Hurts Me2:24
Today, Tomorrow & Forever: 20 Classics1976
- 1.I’m Movin’ Along2:08
- 2.Lonely Street2:34
- 3.Love Me Honey Do2:05
- 4.Pick Me Up on Your Way Down2:18
- 5.I Can See an Angel Walkin’2:22
- 6.Honky Tonk Merry Go Round2:23
- 7.He Will Do for You What He Has Done for Me2:20
- 8.Cry Not for Me2:31
- 9.I Got a Lot of Rhythm in My Soul2:22
- 10.A Stranger in My Arms2:28
- 11.Come On In1:54
- 12.Ain’t No Wheels on This Ship (We Can’t Roll)1:56
- 13.Don’t Ever Leave Me Again2:27
- 14.I Don’t Wanta2:25
- 15.I Go to Church on Sunday2:32
- 16.Never No More2:35
- 17.That Wonderful Someone2:31
- 18.The Heart You Break May Be Your Own2:33
- 19.Today, Tomorrow and Forever2:37
- 20.Try Again1:59
Patsy Cline’s Greatest Hits1967
- 1.Walkin’ After Midnight2:02
- 2.Sweet Dreams (of You)2:35
- 3.Crazy2:44
- 4.I Fall to Pieces2:50
- 5.So Wrong3:03
- 6.Strange2:13
- 7.Back in Baby’s Arms2:05
- 8.She’s Got You3:01
- 9.Faded Love3:44
- 10.Why Can’t He Be You3:29
- 11.You’re Stronger Than Me2:53
- 12.Leavin’ On Your Mind2:27
Gone but Not Forgotten1965
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Gotta Lot of Rhythm in My Soul1965
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Reflections1965
- 1.I’m Moving Along2:07
- 2.Gotta Lot of Rhythm (in My Soul)2:20
- 3.If I Could See the World (Through the Eyes of a Child)2:47
- 4.Just a Closer Walk With Thee2:47
- 5.Dear God2:38
- 6.I’m Blue Again2:09
- 7.Love Me Love Me Honey Do2:03
- 8.Stop the World (and Let Me Off)2:25
- 9.I Can See an Angel2:19
- 10.He Will Do for You2:15
- 11.Life’s Railway to Heaven2:48
Here’s Patsy Cline1965
- 1.Stop the World (and Let Me Off)2:26
- 2.Yes, I Understand2:47
- 3.Just Out of Reach (of My Two Open Arms)2:28
- 4.Life’s Railway to Heaven2:51
- 5.If I Could See the World (Through the Eyes of a Child)2:50
- 6.I’ve Loved and Lost Again2:31
- 7.In Care of the Blues2:32
- 8.How Can I Face Tomorrow2:13
- 9.Just a Closer Walk With Thee2:42
- 10.Walking Dream2:16
A Portrait of Patsy Cline1964
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That’s How a Heartache Begins1964
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Today, Tomorrow & Forever1964
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The Patsy Cline Story1963
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A Legend1963
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Encores1963
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In Memoriam1963
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Sentimentally Yours1962
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Patsy Cline’s Golden Hits1962
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Showcase1961
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Patsy Cline1957
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- 4 Star Records
- Record label
- Decca
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Similar artists
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Pasty Cline, Patsy Kline, Virginia Patterson Hensley
Patsy Cline was an American singer. One of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century, she was known as one of the first country music artists to successfully 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.
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