On July 1, 1955, an unknown girl graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, and the world was never the same.
With her winning smile, big voice, and rich lyrics, Patsy Cline — born Virginia Hensley — was destined to be a star. As the first woman to ever be inducted in the Country Hall of Fame, and voted number one on CMT's "40 Greatest Women of Country Music," the marks Patsy made on the music industry were clearly indelible.
In this rarely seen footage of her first television appearance, Patsy's strong voice rings out like a church bell, shocking the audience and her costars, and forever securing her as a jewel in the crown of country music.
After this incredible performance, Patsy would go on to record such timeless classics as "Walkin' After Midnight," "I Fall To Pieces," and "Crazy."
In today's time of lip-synced performances and Auto-Tuned albums, it's rare to see such stunning showmanship and artistry — but Patsy was a true performer.
Though she blessed us with her talent for only a short time, Patsy's voice and memory will always live on. I hope you enjoy this rare clip as much as I did.
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