Country music flourished in the 1950s, giving rise to legendary performers who left an indelible mark on the genre. This decade saw the birth of iconic songs and styles that would shape country music for generations to come. Artists like Johnny Cash and
(ˈsɪŋə) n 1.(Biography)Isaac Bashevis.1904–91, US writer of Yiddish novels and short stories; born in Poland. His works includeSatan in Goray(1935),The Family Moscat(1950), the autobiographicalIn my Father's Court(1966), andThe King of the Fields(1989): Nobel prize for ...
She was noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit songs for Atlantic Records in the 1950s, such as "So Long", "Teardrops from My Eyes" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean". For these contributions, Atlantic became known as "the house that Ruth ...
Possessing a uniquely warm and expressive voice, Mirella Freni was a darling of the opera world from her debut in the 1950s until her final performance in 2005. Her pristine vocal techniques, coupled with her incredible ability to create deeply emotional connections with her audience, made ...
Also ranks #1 onThe 100+ Greatest Female Country Singers, Ranked 4 Blake Shelton 285 votes As both a coach onThe Voiceand an esteemed singer-songwriter in his right, Blake Shelton has brought Oklahoma's rich musical traditions to new generations worldwide. Born in Ada, Oklahoma, he began pu...
Patsy Cline Patsy Cline was born Virginia Patterson Hensley on September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia. She became a professional country singer in the 1950s, and became one of the most important artists in American music history. Patsy died on March 5, 1963, in a plane crash in Camden...
Associated Press Sports Editors. In his current role, he shares the true stories behind your favorite movies and TV shows and profiles rising musicians, actors, and athletes. When he's not working, you can find him at the nearest amusement park or movie theater and cheering on his favorite ...
Shirley Horn was born in Washington, D.C. in nineteen thirty-four. She lived all her life in and around Washington. Shirley began taking piano lessons when she was four years old. Her mother recognized her skill and love for the instrument. ...
Her career took off in the 1960s. Patsy was welcomed into the Grand Ole Opry and had hits like "I Fall to Pieces," a country music chart-topper that also landed in the top 20 on the pop charts. Willie Nelson wrote another of Patsy's hallmark songs, "Crazy," in 1961. She was hon...
Susan Anders (born Susan Streitwieser) grew up in Berkeley, California, at the tail end of the revolutionary wave rolling through the Bay Area. After collecting degrees from UC Santa Cruz and SF State, she got herself into a bunch of weird and cool musical situations. Among the weird: deli...