Wells, Kitty
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Wells, Kitty
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Pioneer country performer. Born August 30, 1919. Real name: Muriel Ellen Deason. Began career in 1934 as part of the Deason Sisters. Married Johnnie Wright in 1937 and became part of the act, Johnnie Wright and the Harmony Girls. In 1939 traveled and performed with the newly organized duo of Johnnie & Jack (Johnnie Wright and Jack Anglin). Recorded the breakthrough song "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels," in 1952 as Kitty Wells. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.
Kitty Wells, Anglo-American country music performer.
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Country music
Country music
Country musicians
Gospel music
Women country musicians
Women musicians
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Shreveport
LA, US
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Louisiana Hayride Radio Program.
Nashville
TN, US
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