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Crystal Bowersox to Play Patsy Cline on Broadway

Christina Vinson — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:28:21 +0000

Although ‘American Idol’ contestant Crystal Bowersox was runner-up during Season 9 of the televised vocal competition, the powerhouse vocalist is ready to show the world that her singing skills are a real winner. In fact, they’re Broadway-worthy. That’s right, the almost-’Idol’ will be portraying the iconic Patsy Cline in the Broadway production of ‘Always…Patsy Cline,’ [...]

Patsy Cline's Greatest Television Performances Chronicled in New Collection

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:00:24 +0000

In a brief but stellar career, country music pioneer Patsy Cline not only scored a string of highly influential hits, but she also performed on some of the most important variety shows of the early age of television. A new collection titled 'Patsy Cline on the Air: Her Greatest TV Performances' brings together the legendary vocalist's most notable television appearances in one place.

Spotlight on a Country Legend: Loretta Lynn [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:14:22 +0000

Loretta Lynn is known as the woman of country music. There is no doubt about it, she is the Queen! Born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934 in Butcher Hollow, Ky., Lynn grew up in a small cabin in a poor Appalachian coal mining community. The second of eight children, Lynn began singing in church at a young age. Her younger sister Brenda Gayle Webb also later become a singer, performing as Crystal Gayle.

Patsy Cline Honored With Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:41 +0000

“Patsy Cline is an American music icon and perhaps the most accessible artist in country music history,” says Country Music Hall of Fame and museum director Kyle Young (quote via GAC). “Though she recorded for only eight years and made her last record nearly 50 years ago, her body of work — those classic torch songs and ballads of heartache — have continued to resonate with music fans of all genres.”

Patsy Cline's Former Home Renovated, Open for Tours

Jeff Giles — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:00:50 +0000

She’s one of the most important names in modern music history, but Patsy Cline fans haven’t had a place where they can go to celebrate her legacy — until now.

Thanks to the efforts of the aptly named Celebrating Patsy Cline Inc. organization, Cline’s Virginia home has been renovated and is now open to the public.