Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American singer and a major figure in 20th-century music. She was among the first country artists to achieve significant crossover success in the pop market and had several major hits during her eight-year recording career, including two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart. Born in Winchester, Virginia, Cline began performing professionally in 1948 at local radio station WINC. In the early 1950s, she joined a local band led by Bill Peer, which led to appearances on Connie B. Gay's Town and Country television broadcasts. Cline signed her first recording contract with the Four Star label in 1954 and had modest success with early singles such as "A Church, a Courtroom, Then Goodbye" (1955) and "I've Loved and Lost Again" (1956). Her national breakthrough came in 1957 when she performed "Walkin' After Midnight" on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, resulting in her first major hit on both country and pop charts. Although her subsequent Four Star singles saw limited success, Cline continued performing and recording. In 1958, she relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, to advance her career. Under new manager Randy Hughes, she joined the Grand Ole Opry and signed with Decca Records in 1960. With producer Owen Bradley, her sound shifted toward the Nashville style, and she achieved sustained chart success. Her 1961 single "I Fall to Pieces" became her first to top the

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