Country music, for the most part, was mainly dominated by male artist for the first thirty years. Country music was viewed as being more masculine and to much of a "manly" western theme for women to sing. In 1935 though, a woman from Arkansas changed those views. A singer and fiddler named Patsy Montana broke into the country music scene with a song named, "I Want to be a Cowboys Sweetheart". This record became the first female million record sale. Her yoedling and western themes became well know across the country music world. Although Patsy Montana never became a huge star as the such of many male artist at the time, she became a role model for the women of country music that was to come.
The Carter Family, who were making their mark in country music in the early
The early 1960's produced arguably one of the most powerful voices in the history of women in country music. Patsy Cline's voice is probably the most recognized voice in country music history. Her cry-like breaks, versatile vibrato, wide pitch range and volume show why her voice is so recognizable. She was the first to mix the western theme with more of a pop-oriented style of singing to develop her own rendition of songs. She first appeared on national television in 1953 and in 1960 recorded "I Fall to Pieces" at the Grand Ole Opry. Her style was not just limited to just the country scene as she was also recognized greatly in the pop music industry. Her popularity was also not just limited to the 1960's. After her tragic death in 1963, her songs and style remainded very well recognized. She was de
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