Patsy Cline

“Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American singer. She is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was 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. … Cline’s further singles with Four Star Records were unsuccessful, although she continued performing and recording. After marrying in 1957 and giving birth in 1958, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to further her career. Working with new manager Randy Hughes, Cline would become a member of the Grand Ole Opry and then move to Decca Records in 1960. Under the direction of producer Owen Bradley, her musical sound shifted and she achieved consistent success. The 1961 single ‘I Fall to Pieces‘ would become her first to top the Billboard country chart. As the song became a hit, Cline was severely injured in an automobile accident, which caused her to spend a month in the hospital. After she recovered, her next single release ‘Crazy’ would also become a major hit. During 1962 and 1963, Cline had hits with ‘She’s Got You’, ‘When I Get Through with You‘, ‘So Wrong‘ and ‘Leavin’ on Your Mind‘. She also toured and headlined shows with more frequency. In March 1963, Cline was killed in a plane crash along with country performers Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins and manager Randy Hughes, during a flight from Kansas City, Kansas back to Nashville. Since her death, Cline has been cited as one of the most celebrated, respected and influential performers of the 20th century. Her music has influenced performers of various styles and genres. She has also been seen as a forerunner for women in country music, being among the first to sell records and headline concerts. …”
Wikipedia
Smithsonian: When Patsy Cline Broke Through as a Country Music Phenom (Video)
YouTube: I Fall To Pieces, Crazy, I’ve Loved And Lost Again, A Church, A Courtroom And Then Goodbye, Walkin’ After Midnight, Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray, San Antonio Rose

A western-style performance outfit worn by Patsy Cline and sewed by her mother. The suit features record-shaped patches stitched with the titles of some of Cline’s records.