Patsy Cline, original name Virginia Patterson Hensley, was born September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia, She was a country music singer whose talent and wide-ranging appeal made her one of the classic performers of the genre, bridging the gap between country music and more mainstream audiences. She was killed in a plane crash March 5, 1963, near Camden, Tennessee along with fellow Grand Ole Opry stars Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas. Patsy was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 19

In her music and her life, she set a standard of authenticity towards which artists still strive. Patsy Cline: American Masters premieres nationwide this March on PBS. | American Masters

Celebrate the life of Patsy Cline and read the stories behind tracks from her Greatest Hits album on Spotify! Stream on mobile and scroll down while listening to learn more. https://open.spotify.com/genre/0JQ5IMCbQBLkrkl82tIfx6 | Patsy Cline