American Songwriter

On This Day in 1961 Patsy Cline Released Her Timeless Hit Single “I Fall to Pieces” Despite Her Reluctance to Record It

On this day (January 30) in 1961, Patsy Cline released “I Fall to Pieces.” The song would go on to become one of the iconic singer’s biggest hits and her signature song. Originally, though, Cline didn ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1962, Patsy Cline Released Her Musical Farewell—an EP Containing a Cover One of Hank Williams’ Final Songs

On this day (September 24) in 1962, Patsy Cline released So Wrong/You’re Stronger Than Me. It was her last release before she tragically died in a plane crash in March 1963. The four-track EP ...
PBS

Kristin Chenoweth Covers “I Fall To Pieces”

Wynonna Judd covers Patsy Cline's "Crazy." CLIP: 2:24 Mickey Guyton Covers "Walkin' After Midnight" Mickey Guyton Covers Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight." ♪ ♪ You want me to act like we've never ...
Chicago Tribune

From the Farm: Patsy Cline music and memories entice, both on stage and recipe of rocket stardom

Country western music icon Patsy Cline was born just one year after the birth of my own mom Peggy. Patsy was born Sept. 8, 1932, and mom Peggy, Aug. 17, 1931. Tragically, Patsy died at age 30 in March ...
Yahoo

How a Near-Fatal Car Accident Led Patsy Cline to Her First No. 1 Hit

On June 14, 1961, Patsy Cline was involved in a terrifying car accident that nearly ended her life. Instead, the tragedy became the backdrop for one of the most important moments in country music ...
USA Today

Wynonna Judd, Kristin Chenoweth, more to perform in Patsy Cline tribute concert: How to watch

Patsy Cline's life and career were cut short in a plane crash six decades ago. But her musical legacy endures and her influence palpable in a star-packed tribute concert appearing Friday night on PBS.