Patsy Cline, original name Virginia Patterson Hensley, was born September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia, She was a country music singer whose talent and wide-ranging appeal made her one of the classic performers of the genre, bridging the gap between country music and more mainstream audiences. She was killed in a plane crash March 5, 1963, near Camden, Tennessee along with fellow Grand Ole Opry stars Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas. Patsy was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 19

Remembering Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley) (September 8, 1932 —March 5, 1963) Patsy's outstanding ability to capture the emotion of a song made her one of the classic performers of Country Music. Her talent transcended that genre, with many critics calling her one of the finest pop vocalists of the 20th Century. | GatorRock

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