Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1985 September 2; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Sept. 2.

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Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1985 September 2; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Sept. 2.

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Performer Patsy Montana recalls highlights from her career. Discussion includes the WLS Family Albums; memories of WLS performers and personalities; her early radio shows, including Smile Awhile Time; changes at WLS; her experiences as a traveling performer; the decline of the Barn Dance; Rex Allen's start at WLS; her career after leaving WLS; working on the Louisiana Hayride; working with Jimmie Davis; her recording career; working with Art Satherley; her songwriting; and her career through the 1970s and into the 1980s.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 45 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772157

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Montana, Patsy

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Country performer. Born October 30, 1908. Died May 3, 1996. Real name: Rubye Blevins. Popular performer and recording artist, recognized for her cowgirl image and western style performances, including yodeling. Best known for her 1935 hit "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart," which became the first million-seller for a female country & western performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Jun...

Montana, Patsy

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Country performer. Born October 30, 1908. Died May 3, 1996. Real name: Rubye Blevins. Popular performer and recording artist, recognized for her cowgirl image and western style performances, including yodeling. Best known for her 1935 hit "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart," which became the first million-seller for a female country & western performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Jun...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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