Jenny Lou Carson
Jenny Lou Carson, (January 13, 1915 – December 16, 1978), born Virginia Lucille Overstake, was an American country music singer-songwriter and the first woman to write a No. 1 country music hit. From 1945 to 1955 she was one of the most prolific songwriters in country music. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 13, 1915 (Decatur), Died December 16, 1978 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1944 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, vocalist, leader, lyricist, songwriter
Notes: The professional name of Lucille Overstake.
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Recordings (Results 51-51 of 51 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | L 5114 | 8/15/1949 | Jealous heart | Leighton Noble | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Carson, Jenny Lou," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107323.
Carson, Jenny Lou. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107323.
"Carson, Jenny Lou." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Carson, Jenny Lou - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n95114441
Wikidata: Jenny Lou Carson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3246757
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/87367668
MusicBrainz: Jenny Lou Carson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/cc901fd1-7a6c-483c-bde1-34292a6eadcc
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