One of the most influential country singers of the 20th century, the incomparable Dottie West, was born on this very day in 1932. Dottie West launched her career in the mid-1950s. She continued to ...

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 ...

A true testament to womanhood, friendships and enduring courage, “Always…Patsy Cline” warmed the audiences’ hearts this Sunday at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center.

Throughout the course of music history, we’ve lost countless bright and talented musicians to fatal plane crashes. Buddy Holly’s demise was later dubbed the “Day the Music Died” by Don McLean. Otis ...

Patsy Cline, renowned for her unique, rich, and warm vocal tone, was a dominant figure in the country music scene during the 1950s. She is also celebrated as one of the most influential vocalists of ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Sept. 29, 2025. Click here for that audio. Singer Patsy Cline helped create the Nashville sound, a crossover between country and pop, in the 1950s and ...

This Valentine's Day, we're taking a look into the past at some artifacts curated by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.