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79-717: In 1963, Jesse (Buddy) and Peggy Parker purchased their first music box, starting the collection. The couple started collecting instruments from around the world, but mostly from Virginia. The history of music in Virginia can be seen through the artists, objects and instruments on display. Virginia Music Artists is the largest collection, with personal items from Patsy Cline , Ella Fitzgerald , Wayne Newton , Bruce Hornsby , Ralph Stanley , The Statler Brothers , Pearl Bailey , Roy Clark , Ricky Van Shelton , Gene Vincent , Phil Vassar , Jimmy Fortune and other famous Virginia artist The Piano Gallery exhibit contains instruments showing

158-501: A "beautiful relationship" with her mother. In his interviews with Hilda Hensley, he quoted Cline's mother as saying they "were more like sisters" than parent and child. Cline attended the ninth grade at John Handley High School in Winchester, Virginia. However, the family had trouble sustaining an income after her father's desertion, and Cline dropped out of high school to help support the family. She began working at Gaunt's Drug Store in

237-510: A Nashville park the following morning. Cline auditioned for Opry performer Moon Mullican the same day. The audition was well-received and Cline expected to hear from the Opry the same day. However, she never received news and the family returned to Virginia. By the early 1950s, Cline continued performing around the local area. In 1952, she asked to audition for local country bandleader Bill Peer. Following her audition, she began performing regularly as

316-612: A Rich Man's Gold) ". "Crazy" has since been called a country music standard. Cline's vocal performance and the song's production have received high praise over time. Cub Koda of AllMusic noted the "ache" in her voice that makes the song stand out: "Cline's reading of the lyric is filled with an aching world weariness that transforms the tune into one of the first big crossover hits without even trying hard." Country music historian Paul Kingsbury also highlighted her "ache," saying in 2007, "Cline's hit recording swings with such velvety finesse, and her voice throbs and aches so exquisitely, that

395-562: A benefit at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall , Kansas City, Kansas , for the family of disc jockey "Cactus" Jack Call; he had died in an automobile crash a little over a month earlier. Also performing in the show were George Jones , George Riddle and The Jones Boys, Billy Walker , Dottie West , Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper , George McCormick, the Clinch Mountain Boys as well as Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins . Despite having

474-406: A boy my own age who's a hurricane in pants! Del, I'm in love, and it's for real this time." The pair had children Julie and Randy together. Their relationship was considered both romantic and tempestuous. According to Robert Oermann and Mary Bufwack, Cline and Dick's marriage was "fueled by alcohol, argument, passion, jealousy, success, tears, and laughter." According to biographer Ellis Nassour,

553-653: A closet full of her daughter's stage costumes, including a sequined dress Cline wore while performing in Las Vegas in 1962. She worked as a seamstress and made many of her daughter's stage costumes. Hensley died from natural causes in 1998. Cline's father Samuel Hensley died of lung cancer in 1956. Hensley had deserted the family in 1947. Shortly before his death, upon learning that he was gravely ill, Cline said to her mother, "Mama, I know what-all he did, but it seems he's real sick and may not make it. In spite of everything, I want to visit him." Cline and her mother visited him at

632-467: A cold, Cline performed at 2:00, 5:15, and 8:15 pm. All the shows were standing-room only. For the 2 p.m. show, she wore a sky-blue tulle-laden dress; for the 5:15 show, a red dress; and for the closing show at 8 p.m., Cline wore white chiffon. Her final song was the last she had recorded the previous month, "I'll Sail My Ship Alone". Cline, who had spent the night at the Town House Motor Hotel ,

711-698: A conceited little son of a bitch! You just go out there, do your spot, and leave without saying hello to anyone." Howard was upset and replied angrily back. Cline then laughed and said, "Slow down! Hoss, you're all right. Anybody that'll stand there and talk back to the Cline like that is all right...I can tell we're gonna be good friends!" The pair remained close for the remainder of Cline's life. Other friendships Cline had with female artists included Brenda Lee , Barbara Mandrell and pianist Del Wood . She also became friends with male country artists including Roger Miller , who helped Cline find material to record. Faron Young

790-400: A concert in her hometown. Cline convinced concert employees to let her backstage where she asked Fowler for an audition. Following a successful audition, Cline's family received a call asking for her to audition for the Opry. She traveled with her mother, two siblings, and a family friend on an eight-hour journey to Nashville, Tennessee . With limited finances, they drove overnight and slept in

869-476: A fan." The present-day American female blues, swing, and rock and roll singer, songwriter and record producer Casey Hensley is a distant relation of Cline's. Cline was married twice. Her first marriage was to Gerald Cline, on March 7, 1953. His family had owned a contracting and excavating company in Frederick, Maryland . According to Cline's brother Sam, he liked "flashy cars and women." The two met while she

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948-527: A forerunner for women in country music, being among the first to sell records and headline concerts. In 1973, she became the first female performer to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame . In the 1980s, Cline's posthumous successes continued in the mass media. She was portrayed twice in major motion pictures, including the 1985 biopic Sweet Dreams starring Jessica Lange . Several documentaries and stage shows about her have been made, including

1027-499: A genuine interest in her career" and they became close friends. The pair often spent time at their homes and worked on packaged tour dates together. West also stated Cline was a supportive friend who helped out in times of need. Jan Howard was a third female artist with whom Cline had a close friendship. The pair first met when Cline tried starting an argument with Howard backstage at the Grand Ole Opry. She said to Howard, "You're

1106-594: A hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia . Cline's mother died in 1998, 35 years after Cline's death. Both of Cline's surviving siblings fought in court over their mother's estate. Because of legal fees, many of Cline's possessions were sold at auction. Cline had two surviving children at the time of her death: Julie Simadore and Allen Randolph "Randy". Julie has been a significant factor in keeping her mother's legacy alive. She has appeared at numerous public appearances in support of her mother's music and career. Following

1185-696: A member of Bill Peer's Melody Boys and Girls. The pair's relationship turned romantic, continuing an affair for several years. Nonetheless, the pair remained married to their spouses. Peer's group played primarily at the Moose Lodge in Brunswick, Maryland where she would meet her first husband, Gerald Cline. Peer encouraged her to have a more appropriate stage name. She changed her first name from Virginia to Patsy (taken from her middle name "Patterson"). She kept her new last name, Cline. Ultimately, she became professionally known as "Patsy Cline". In August 1953, Cline

1264-627: A member of the Opry. When she asked general manager Ott Devine about a membership he replied, "Patsy, if that's all you want, you're on the Opry." Also in January 1960, Cline made her final recording sessions set forth in her contract with Four Star Records. Later that year, her final singles with the label were released: " Lovesick Blues " and " Crazy Dreams ". Leaving Four Star, Cline officially signed with Decca Records in late 1960, working exclusively under Bradley's direction. Insisting on receiving an advance, she received $ 1,000 from Bradley once she began at

1343-533: A prisoner." Around the same time, Cline was fired from her regular slot on Town and Country Jamboree . According to Connie B. Gay, she ran late for shows and "showed up with liquor on her breath." In September 1957, Cline married Charlie Dick and he was soon sent to Fort Bragg, North Carolina on a military assignment. Cline also gave birth to her first daughter Julie. In hopes of restarting her career, Cline and her family moved to Nashville, Tennessee . Cline's professional decisions yielded more positive results by

1422-460: A ranch house located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee , a suburb of Nashville. The home was decorated by Cline and included a music room, several bedrooms and a large backyard. According to Dottie West , "the house was her mansion, the sign she'd arrived." Cline called it her "dream home" and often had friends over to visit. After her death, the house was sold to country artist Wilma Burgess . In

1501-552: A sense of impending doom and did not expect to live much longer. In letters, she would also describe the happiness of her new career successes. In January 1963, her next single " Leavin' on Your Mind " was released and debuted on the Billboard country chart soon after. In February, she recorded her final sessions for Decca Records. Among the songs recorded were " Sweet Dreams ", " He Called Me Baby ", and " Faded Love ". Cline arranged for friends Jan Howard and Dottie West to come and hear

1580-743: A single in January 1961, "I Fall to Pieces" attracted little attention upon its initial issue. In April, the song debuted on the Hot Country and Western Sides chart. By August 7, the song became her first to top the country chart. Additionally, "I Fall to Pieces" crossed over onto the Billboard Pop chart , peaking at number 12. Billboard ranked it as the No. 2 song for 1961 in the end of year charts. On June 14, 1961, Cline and her brother Sam Hensley Jr. were involved in an automobile accident. Cline had brought her mother, sister and brother to see her new Nashville home

1659-572: A single take. "Crazy" was released as a single in October 1961, debuting on the Billboard country charts in November. It would peak at number 2 there and number 9 on the same publication's pop charts. "Crazy" would also become Cline's biggest pop hit. Her second studio album Patsy Cline Showcase was released in late 1961. The album featured both major hits from that year and re-recorded versions of " Walkin' After Midnight " and " A Poor Man's Roses (Or

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1738-414: A stricken family member. The Dyersburg, Tennessee, airfield manager suggested they stay the night because of high winds and inclement weather, offering them free rooms and meals. But Hughes, who was not trained in instrument flying, said, "I've already come this far. We'll be there before you know it." The plane took off at 6:07 p.m. Connie B. Gay Too Many Requests If you report this error to

1817-452: A violin with a piano accompaniment. The music box collection consists of table-top and floor-model instruments. There are some music boxes in the museum that are able to play bells and drums and one that can play a reed organ. In the organ exhibit, there is a self playing pipe organ , a monkey organ , a glass organ , a Hammond organ , Reed organ , and a 300-year-old hurdy-gurdy , as well as others, and visitors can see and hear some of

1896-658: A visual timeline of recorded music can also be found in the museum. Featured in "The Original Williamsburg Magazine" September 2013; Also featured in "The Virginia Gazette" August 15, 2013; Featured in "Coastal Virginia Magazine" May/June 2014; Featured in "Williamsburg's Next Door Neighbors" May 2014 37°20′16″N 76°45′04″W  /  37.33764°N 76.75106°W  / 37.33764; -76.75106 Patsy Cline Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley ; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963)

1975-512: The Billboard country chart. It was also Cline's first entry in the United Kingdom singles chart, reaching number 43. The cover by Alma Cogan , one of Britain's most popular female artists of the 1950s, performed notably as well. In 1962, Cline had three major hits with " When I Get Through with You , " So Wrong ", and " Imagine That ". Cline's career successes helped her become financially stable enough to purchase her first home. She bought

2054-622: The Merri-Mint Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada for 35 days. Cline would later dislike the experience. During the engagement, she developed a dry throat. She also was homesick and wanted to spend time with her children. By appearing at the engagement, Cline became the first female country artist to headline her own show in Las Vegas. During this period Cline was said to have experienced premonitions of her own death. Dottie West, June Carter Cash , and Loretta Lynn recalled Cline telling them she felt

2133-532: The piano . With the new performing opportunities, Cline's interest in singing grew, and at the age of 14, she told her mother that she was going to audition for the local radio station. Her first radio performances were at WINC in the Winchester area. According to WINC's radio disc jockey Joltin' Jim McCoy, Cline appeared in the station's waiting room one day and asked to audition. McCoy was impressed by her audition performance, reportedly saying, "Well, if you've got nerve enough to stand before that mic and sing over

2212-486: The 1988 musical Always...Patsy Cline . A 1991 box set of her recordings received critical acclaim. Her greatest hits album sold over 10 million copies in 2005. In 2011, Cline's childhood home in Winchester was restored as a museum for visitors and fans to tour. Virginia Patterson Hensley was born in Winchester, Virginia , on September 8, 1932, to Hilda Virginia (née Patterson) and Samuel Lawrence Hensley. Mrs. Hensley

2291-707: The Rough Guide reported that Owen Bradley recognized potential in Cline's voice and once he gained studio control, he smoothed arrangements and "refined her voice into an instrument of torch-singing glory." In November 1961, she was invited to perform as part of the Grand Ole Opry's show at Carnegie Hall in New York City . She was joined by Opry stars Minnie Pearl , Grandpa Jones , Jim Reeves , Bill Monroe , Marty Robbins , and Faron Young . Despite positive reviews, New York Journal-American columnist Dorothy Kilgallen commented, "everybody should get out of town because

2370-503: The Winchester area as a clerk and soda jerk . At age 15, Cline wrote a letter to the Grand Ole Opry asking for an audition. She told local photographer Ralph Grubbs about the letter, "A friend thinks I'm crazy to send it. What do you think?" Grubbs encouraged Cline to send it. Several weeks later, she received a return letter from the Opry asking for pictures and recordings. At the same time, Gospel performer Wally Fowler headlined

2449-443: The abuse to friend Loretta Lynn , Cline told her, "take this to your grave." Hilda Hensley would later report details of the abuse to producers of Cline's 1985 biopic Sweet Dreams . At age 13, Cline was hospitalized with a throat infection and rheumatic fever . Speaking of the incident in 1957 she said, "I developed a terrible throat infection and my heart even stopped beating. The doctor put me in an oxygen tent. You might say it

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2528-531: The accident via the radio and rushed to the scene, helping to remove pieces of broken glass from Cline's hair. When first responders arrived, Cline insisted the driver in the other vehicle be treated first. Two of the three passengers riding in the car that struck Cline died after arriving at the hospital. When she was brought to the hospital, her injuries were life-threatening and she was not expected to live. She underwent surgery and survived. According to her husband Charlie Dick, upon waking up she said to him, "Jesus

2607-423: The air live, I've got nerve enough to let you." While performing on the radio, Cline also started appearing in talent contests and created a nightclub cabaret act similar to performer Helen Morgan's . Cline's parents had marital conflicts during her childhood and by 1947 her father had deserted the family. Author Ellis Nassour of the biography Honky Tonk Angel: An Intimate Story of Patsy Cline reported Cline had

2686-507: The airport and boarding a Piper PA-24 Comanche plane, aircraft registration number N7000P. On board were Cline, Copas, Hawkins, and pilot Randy Hughes. The plane stopped once in Rogers, Arkansas , to refuel and subsequently landed at Dyersburg Municipal Airport in Dyersburg, Tennessee , at 5 p.m. Hawkins had accepted Billy Walker's place after Walker left on a commercial flight to take care of

2765-477: The conviction of Wanda Jackson or the spunk of Brenda Lee . In fact, in comparison with her best work, she sounds rather stiff and ill-at-ease on most of her early singles." Between 1955 and 1956, Cline's four singles for Four Star failed to become hits. However, she continued performing regionally, including on the Town and Country Jamboree . In 1956, she appeared on ABC's Country Music Jubilee, Ozark Jubilee . It

2844-448: The day before. On the day of the accident, Cline and her brother went shopping to buy material for her mother to make clothing. Upon driving home, their car was struck head-on by another vehicle. The impact threw her directly into the car windshield, causing extensive facial injuries. Among her injuries, Cline suffered a broken wrist, dislocated hip and a large cut across her forehead, barely missing her eyes. Friend Dottie West heard about

2923-513: The death of her father in 2015, she helped open a museum dedicated to Cline in Nashville, Tennessee . Julie has few memories of her mother due to Cline's death while she was young. In an interview with People Magazine , Julie discussed her mother's legacy, "I do understand her position in history, and the history of Nashville and country music...I'm still kind of amazed at it myself, because there's 'Mom' and then there's 'Patsy Cline,' and I'm actually

3002-619: The direction of producer Owen Bradley , her musical sound shifted and she achieved consistent success. The 1961 single " I Fall to Pieces " became 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 " Crazy " also became 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. On March 5, 1963, she

3081-424: The early 1960s. Upon moving to Nashville, she signed a management deal with Randy Hughes. She originally wished to work with Hubert Long, however, he was busy managing other artists. Instead, she turned her attention to Hughes. With the help of Hughes, she began working steadier jobs. He organized fifty dollar bookings and got her multiple performances on the Grand Ole Opry . In January 1960, Cline officially became

3160-573: The end of 1956 and divorced in 1957. Cline married her second husband Charlie Dick on September 15, 1957. The pair met in 1956 while Cline was performing with a local Virginia band. At the time, Dick was a linotype operator for a local newspaper, The Winchester Star . According to Dick, he had asked Cline to dance, and she replied, "I can't dance while I'm working, okay?" They eventually started spending time together, and Cline told close friends about their relationship. Cline told Grand Ole Opry pianist Del Wood in 1956, "Hoss, I got some news. I met

3239-896: The entire production sounds absolutely effortless." Jhoni Jackson of Paste Magazine called the recording "iconic", highlighting the emotional "pain" Cline expressed in her voice. "Crazy" and Cline's further Decca recordings have received critical praise. Mary Bufwack and Robert Oermann noted "Her thrilling voice invariably invested these with new depth. Patsy's dramatic volume control, stretched-note effects, sobs, pauses and unique ways of holding back, then bursting into full-throated phrases also breathed new life into country chestnuts like " San Antonio Rose ", " Blue Moon of Kentucky ", and " Half as Much ". Richie Unterberger of AllMusic commented that her voice "sounded richer, more confident, and more mature, with ageless wise and vulnerable qualities that have enabled her records to maintain their appeal with subsequent generations." Kurt Wolff of Country Music

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3318-517: The evolution of the piano , starting from the cimbalom and onward to the modern grand piano . One of the rarest keyboards in the gallery is a 1770 Joshua Shudi harpsichord , of which there are only two known in existence. The phonographs exhibit contains phonographs made by Thomas Edison and RCA Victor with a sample of Edison’s tin foil phonograph, and portrays the history of recorded music . The nickelodeon museum displays nickelodeons dating back from 1905. The Mills 'Violano-Virtuoso' plays

3397-404: The greatest gift, I think, that you folks coulda given me was the encouragement that you gave me. Right at the very time I needed you the most, you came through with the flying-est colors. And I just want to say you'll just never know how happy you made this ol' country gal." Cline's follow-up single to "I Fall to Pieces" was the song " Crazy ". It was written by Willie Nelson , whose version of

3476-419: The hillbillies are coming!" The comment upset Cline but did not affect ticket sales; the Opry performance sold out. By the end of year, Cline had won several major industry awards including "Favorite Female Vocalist" from Billboard Magazine and Cashbox Magazine ' s "Most Programmed Female Artist". Also in 1961, Cline was back in the studio to record an upcoming album. Among the first songs she recorded

3555-480: The instruments play on iPads and monitors. Many early amusement parks displayed a Laffing Sal , like the one on display in the amusement parks section. There is also a Wurlitzer Caliola band organ. When the Caliola played, it read music via punched-paper rolls or with a built-in keyboard to be played like a calliope . This exhibit also contains other amusement park attractions. Musical toys, string instruments and

3634-465: The label". Kurt Wolff of Country Music the Rough Guide commented that the music was "sturdy enough, but they only hinted at the potential that lurked inside her. Richie Unterberger of Allmusic claimed it was Cline's voice that made the Four Star material less appealing: "Circumstances were not wholly to blame for Cline's commercial failures. She would have never made it as a rockabilly singer, lacking

3713-662: The label. Her first release on Decca was 1961's " I Fall to Pieces ". The song was written by newly established Nashville songwriters Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard . "I Fall to Pieces" had first been turned down by Roy Drusky and Brenda Lee before Cline cut it in November 1960. At the recording session, she worried about the song's production, particularly the background vocals performed by The Jordanaires . After much arguing between both Cline and Bradley, they negotiated that she would record "I Fall to Pieces" (a song Bradley favored) and "Lovin' in Vain" (a song she favored). Released as

3792-502: The money to her mother, which she used to the pay the mortgage on her Winchester house. In August 1957, her debut studio album was released on Decca Records. Cline's follow-up singles to "Walkin' After Midnight" did not yield any success. This was partially due to the quality of material chosen for her to record. Cline was dissatisfied with the limited success following "Walkin' After Midnight". Bradley recounted how she often came to him saying, "Hoss, can't you do something? I feel like

3871-423: The moods through movement of her hands and body and by the lilt of her voice, reaching way down deep in her soul to bring forth the melody. Most female country music vocalists stand motionless, sing with monotonous high-pitched nasal twang. Patsy's come up with a throaty style loaded with motion and E-motion." In 1954, Bill Peer created and distributed a series of demonstration tapes with Cline's voice on it. A tape

3950-442: The pair fought often but remained together. They had gained a reputation as "heavy drinkers", but according to Dick himself, they were not "drunks". During one particular fight, Cline had Dick arrested after they became physical with one another. Following Cline's death in 1963, Dick married country artist Jamey Ryan in 1965. The pair divorced in the early 1970s after having one child together. Dick helped keep Cline's legacy alive for

4029-461: The program, but Davis preferred another song she had recorded, " Walkin' After Midnight ". Cline initially refused to perform it, but ultimately agreed to it. Davis also suggested Cline wear a cocktail dress instead of the cowgirl outfit created by her mother. She performed "Walkin' After Midnight" and won the program's contest that night. The song had not yet been released as a single. In order to keep up with public demand, Decca Records rush-released

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4108-435: The radio shortly after Cline's 1961 car accident. Cline heard the broadcast and sent her husband to pick up Lynn so they could meet. According to Lynn, the pair became close friends "right away." Lynn later described their friendship in detail, "She taught me a lot about show business, like how to go on a stage and how to get off. She even bought me a lot of clothes... She even bought me curtains and drapes for my house because I

4187-450: The remainder of his life. He assisted in producing several documentaries about Cline's career, including Remembering Patsy and The Real Patsy Cline . He became involved with Hallway Productions in the 1990s and helped produce videos on other artists, including Willie Nelson and The Mamas and the Papas . Dick died in 2015 and was laid to rest next to Cline. On March 3, 1963, Cline performed

4266-411: The session playbacks. According to Howard, "I was in awe of Patsy. You know, afterward you're supposed to say something nice. I couldn't talk. I was dumbfounded." "At one time or another, she must have helped all of us girl singers who were starting out...Patsy was always giving her friends things [like] the scrapbook of clippings and mementos Patsy gave me weeks before she was killed...when I got home I

4345-404: The session were handpicked by McCall and Paul Cohen . Four Star leased the recordings to the larger Decca Records . For those reasons Owen Bradley was chosen as the session's producer , a professional relationship that would continue into the 1960s. Her first single release was 1955's " A Church, a Courtroom, Then Goodbye ". Although Cline promoted it with an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry ,

4424-420: The show. When Arthur Godfrey asked if Hensley had known Cline her entire life, she replied, "Yes, just about!" Cline and Mrs. Hensley flew into LaGuardia Airport in New York City on January 18, 1957. She made her debut appearance on the program on January 21. The day of the show, she met with the show's producer Janette Davis . Cline had chosen " A Poor Man's Roses (Or a Rich Man's Gold) " to perform on

4503-433: The single became her first major hit on both the country and pop charts. 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 became a member of the Grand Ole Opry and then moved to Decca Records in 1960. Under

4582-617: The song "bluesy". Richie Unterberger noted "it's well-suited for the almost bemused aura of loneliness of the lyric." The success of "Walkin' After Midnight" brought Cline numerous appearances on shows and major networks. She continued working for Arthur Godfrey over the next several months. She also appeared on the Grand Ole Opry in February and the television program Western Ranch Party in March. The money she had earned from her numerous engagements totaled out to ten thousand dollars. Cline gave all

4661-554: The song as a single on February 11. The song ultimately became Cline's breakthrough hit, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart. The song also reached number 12 on the Billboard pop music chart . The song has since been considered a classic in country music since its release. Music critics and writers have positively praised "Walkin' After Midnight". Mary Bufwack and Robert Oermann called

4740-443: The song was first heard by Dick. When Dick brought the song to Cline she did not like it. When Dick encouraged her to record "Crazy", Cline replied, "I don't care what you say. I don't like it and I ain't gonna record it. And that's that." Bradley liked the song and set the date for its recording for August 17. When Cline got to Bradley's studio, he convinced her to record it. She listened to Nelson's version of "Crazy" and decided she

4819-541: The song was not successful. Cline recorded a variety of musical styles while recording for Four Star. This included genres such as gospel , rockabilly , traditional country , and pop . Writers and music journalists have had mixed responses on Cline's Four Star material. Robert Oermann and Mary Bufwack of Finding Her Voice: Women in Country Music called the label's choice of material "mediocre". They also commented that Cline seemed to have "groped for her own sound on

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4898-471: The state. In her childhood, the family relocated where Samuel Hensley, a blacksmith, could find employment, including Elkton , Staunton , and Norfolk . When the family had little money, she would find work, including at an Elkton poultry factory, where her job was to pluck and cut chickens. The family moved often before finally settling in Winchester, Virginia , on South Kent Street. Cline would later report that her father sexually abused her. When confiding

4977-636: The summer of 1962, manager Randy Hughes got her a role in a country music vehicle film. It also starred Dottie West, Webb Pierce and Sonny James . After arriving to film in DeLand, Florida , the producer "ran off with the money," according to West. The movie was never made. In August, her third studio album Sentimentally Yours was released. It featured "She's Got You", as well as several country and pop standards. According to biographer Ellis Nassour, her royalties "were coming in slim" and she needed "financial security." Therefore, Randy Hughes arranged Cline to work at

5056-498: Was " She's Got You ". Written by Hank Cochran , he pitched the song to Cline over the phone. Insisting that Patsy hear it in-person, Cochran brought the recording over to her house, along with a bottle of alcohol. Upon listening to it again, she liked the song and wanted to record it. Owen Bradley also liked the song and she recorded it on December 17, 1961. "She's Got You" became her third country-pop crossover hit by early 1962. "She's Got You" would also be her second number 1 hit on

5135-614: Was a contestant in a local country music contest. She won 100 dollars and the opportunity to perform as a regular on Connie B. Gay 's Town and Country Time . The show included country stars Jimmy Dean , Roy Clark , George Hamilton IV and Billy Grammer , and was filmed in Washington D.C. and Arlington County, Virginia . She was not officially added to the program's television shows until October 1955. Cline's television performances received critical acclaim. The Washington Star magazine praised her stage presence, commenting, "She creates

5214-491: Was an American singer, songwriter, pianist and composer from the state of Virginia. She is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was one of the first country music artists to 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 first professional performances began at local radio station WINC when she

5293-505: Was another male artist whom Cline befriended from working on tour together. While on tour, the pair would spend time together, including a trip to Hawaii where the pair saw a hula show. Cline's mother Hilda Hensley continued living in Winchester, Virginia , following her daughter's death. She rented out the family's childhood home on South Kent Street and lived across the street. Following Cline's death, Hensley briefly spent time raising her two grandchildren in Virginia. Hensley maintained

5372-466: Was at one of her local performances that she met her second husband, Charlie Dick . In 1956, Cline received a call to perform on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts , a national television show she had auditioned for several months prior. She accepted the offer, using her mother Hilda Hensley as her talent scout for the show. According to the show's rules, talent scouts could not be family members. For those reasons, Cline's mother lied in order to appear on

5451-521: Was brought to the attention of Bill McCall, president of Four Star Records . On September 30, 1954, she signed a two-year recording contract with the label alongside Peer and her husband Gerald Cline. The original contract allowed Four Star to receive most of the money for the songs she recorded. Therefore, Cline received little of the royalties from the label, totaling out to 2.34 percent on her recording contract. Her first recording session took place in Nashville, Tennessee on January 5, 1955. Songs for

5530-642: Was fifteen. In the early 1950s, Cline began appearing in a local band led by performer Bill Peer. Various local appearances led to featured performances on Connie B. Gay 's Town and Country television broadcasts. She signed her first recording contract with the Four Star label in 1954, and had minor success with her earliest Four Star singles including " A Church, a Courtroom, Then Goodbye " (1955) and "I've Loved and Lost Again" (1956). In 1957 Cline made her first national television appearance on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts . After performing " Walkin' After Midnight ",

5609-455: Was going to perform it differently. Nelson's version included a spoken section that Cline removed. She cut additional material on August 17 and when she got to "Crazy", it became difficult to perform. Because Cline was still recovering from the accident, performing the song's high notes caused rib pain. Giving her time to rest, Bradley sent her home while musicians laid down the track without her. A week later she returned and recorded her vocal in

5688-418: Was here, Charlie. Don't worry. He took my hand and told me, 'No, not now. I have other things for you to do.'" She spent a month recovering in the hospital. Cline returned to her career six weeks after her 1961 car accident. Her first public appearance was on the Grand Ole Opry where she assured fans she would continue performing. She said to the audience that night, "You're wonderful. I'll tell you one thing:

5767-408: Was killed in a plane crash along with country musicians Cowboy Copas , Hawkshaw Hawkins , and manager Randy Hughes, during a flight from Kansas City, Missouri , 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

5846-461: Was leafing through it, and there was a check for $ 75 with a note saying, 'I know you have been having a hard time'...there'll never be another like Patsy Cline." — Dottie West on her friendship with Cline Cline had close friendships with several country artists and performers. Her friendship with Loretta Lynn has been the subject of numerous books, songs, films and other projects. The pair first met when Lynn performed " I Fall to Pieces " on

5925-407: Was my return to the living after several days that launched me as a singer. The fever affected my throat and when I recovered I had this booming voice like Kate Smith 's." It was during this time she developed an interest in singing. She started performing with her mother in the local Baptist choir. Mother and daughter also performed duets at church social events. She also taught herself how to play

6004-536: Was only 16 years old at the time of Cline's birth. Sam Hensley had been married before; Cline had two half siblings (aged 12 and 15) who lived with a foster family because of their mother's death years before. After Cline, Hilda Hensley gave birth to Samuel Jr. (called John) and Sylvia Mae. Besides being called "Virginia" in her childhood, Cline was referred to as "Ginny". She temporarily lived with her mother's family in Gore, Virginia , before relocating many times throughout

6083-556: Was performing with Bill Peer at the Moose Lodge in Brunswick, Maryland . Gerald Cline said, "It might not have been love at first sight when Patsy saw me, but it was for me." Gerald Cline often took her to "one-nighters" and other concerts she performed in. Although he enjoyed her performances, he could not get used to her touring and road schedule. During their marriage, Patsy told a friend that she didn't think she "knew what love was" upon marrying Gerald. The pair began living separately by

6162-469: Was too broke to buy them... She was a great human being and a great friend." Lynn also noted they became so close that Cline even gave her underwear. Lynn still has the underwear in storage, saying it was "well-made". Dottie West was another female country artist with whom Cline became friends. They first met backstage at the Grand Ole Opry . West wrote Cline a fan letter after hearing her first hit "Walkin' After Midnight". According to West, Cline "showed

6241-402: Was unable to fly out the day after the concert because Fairfax Airport was fogged in. West asked Patsy to ride in the car with her and her husband, Bill, back to Nashville, an 8-hour drive, but Cline refused, saying: "Don't worry about me, Hoss. When it's my time to go, it's my time." On March 5, she called her mother from the motel and checked out at 12:30 p.m., going the short distance to

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