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Tapes of commercial recordings of country music and gospel songs by Kitty Wells with Johnny Wright, Roy Drusky, Webb Pierce, and Red Foley.

24 sound recordings.

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Foley, Red, 1910-1968

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Clyde Julian "Red" Foley (June 17, 1910 – September 19, 1968) was an American musician who made a major contribution to the growth of country music after World War II. For more than two decades, Foley was one of the biggest stars of the genre, selling more than 25 million records. His 1951 hit, "Peace in the Valley", was among the first million-selling gospel records. A Grand Ole Opry veteran until his death, Foley also hosted the first popular country music series on network television, Ozar...

Wells, Kitty, 1919-2012

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Ellen Muriel Deason (August 30, 1919 – July 16, 2012), known professionally as Kitty Wells, was an American pioneering female country music singer. She broke down a barrier for women in country music with her 1952 hit recording "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels", which also made her the first female country singer to top the U.S. country charts and turned her into the first female country superstar. “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” would also be her first of several pop crossov...

Wright, Johnnie, 1914-2011

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Pierce, Webb 1926-1991

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Drusky, Roy

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Country music performer and songwriter. Born June 22, 1930. Full name: Roy Frank Drusky, Jr. Career most active late 1950s-1970s. Grand Ole Opry performer. Recordings include "Yes, Mr. Peters" (a duet with Priscilla Mitchell). Songwriting credits include "Alone With You" (recorded by Faron Young, 1958). From the description of Oral history interview with Roy Drusky; 1991 June 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 June 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Cente...