American Songwriter

On This Day in 1961, Patsy Cline Released the Album That Introduced Two of Her Biggest Hits—Despite Failing To Receive Initial Airplay

On this day (November 27) in 1961, Patsy Cline released her second full-length album, Showcase. It was her only LP to reach the Billboard 200 chart, where it peaked at No. 73. Additionally, it ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1956, Patsy Cline Began Recording the Album That Produced One of Her Biggest Hits

On this day (January 5) in 1956, Patsy Cline began recording her self-titled debut album. The LP’s 12 tracks showcased Cline’s range with a combination of country-pop, rockabilly, and honky tonk songs ...