American Songwriter

Patsy Cline Almost Passed on This Song That Made Willie Nelson Believe He Was a Real Songwriter

In 1961, Patsy Cline released “Crazy“. Written by Willie Nelson, the song remains one of country music’s most beloved classics, more than six decades later. Country music fans, along with Nelson, both ...
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

Cline’s life and career almost ended before she recorded Showcase. In June 1961, she and her brother were in a serious car accident. She had brought her mom, sister, and brother to Nashville to show ...
WBUR

New Patsy Cline album 'Imagine That' includes never-before-released tracks

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Sept. 29, 2025. Click here for that audio. Singer Patsy Cline helped create the Nashville sound, a crossover between country and pop, in the 1950s and ...
Chicago Tribune

From the Farm: Patsy Cline music and memories entice, both on stage and recipe of rocket stardom

Country western music icon Patsy Cline was born just one year after the birth of my own mom Peggy. Patsy was born Sept. 8, 1932, and mom Peggy, Aug. 17, 1931. Tragically, Patsy died at age 30 in March ...
Dallas Morning News

Always... Patsy Cline

Always...Patsy Cline" is based on the real-life friendship betweenAlways...Patsy Cline" is based on the real-life friendship between Patsy Cline and Louise Seger, a ...
Chicago Tribune

Of Notoriety: ‘Mullingar’ opens at Dunes Theatre, burger challenge and Patsy Cline tribute

This weekend, Hard Rock Cafe in Gary kicks off its annual World Burger Tour competition in celebration of Hard Rock’s international birthday. Hard Rock Cafe chefs from around the globe are competing ...