American Songwriter

On This Day in 1963, Patsy Cline Unknowingly Began Her Final Recording Sessions, Cutting Covers of Multiple Timeless Pop and Country Standards

Sixty-three years ago today, Patsy Cline stepped into Bradley Studio in Nashville to unknowingly start her final recording ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1961, Patsy Cline Released a Single That Topped the Chart While She Was Recovering From a Near-Fatal Car Accident

Sixty-five years ago today, Patsy Cline released a single that would become a major hit while she was in the hospital.

This Day in History: Patsy Cline song hits Billboard's #1

January 30, 1961. Patsy Cline’s iconic song, I Fall to Pieces, becomes Billboard’s #1 Country and Western single of the year and a crossover pop hit. Cline’s last concert was in 1963 in Kansas City, ...