Patsy Cline
KNOWN FOR
Top hits including "Crazy" (1961) and "I Fall to Pieces" (1961)
AMERICAN MASTERS FILMS
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl (Mar 2016)Directed by Barbara J. Hall
Patsy Cline (Mar 2017)Directed by Barbara J. Hall
Written Features
Video Features
Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline: Filmmaker Interview
Filmmaker Barbara Hall comments on the making of the film, "Patsy Cline."
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The tension between Patsy Cline and Jimmy Dean
Bill Anderson on the "not quite oil-and-water" relationship between Cline and Dean.
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Alan Stoker shares some insight on Patsy Cline's work
Alan Stoker talks about Patsy's gift as a singer and an artist.
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Listen to how Patsy Cline "fibbed" to perform on CBS
How Patsy Cline fibbed in order to get onto Arthur Godfrey's CBS show to perform live.
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How Patsy Cline overcame the good ol' boys club
When Patsy Cline began working in country music, female headliners were rare.
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Learn which Patsy Cline songs inspire Reba McEntire
Patsy Cline songs like "Sweet Dreams" still inspire Reba McEntire today.
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Learn about Patsy Cline's first record deal
Under Patsy Cline's first contract, she was paid half the industry standard.
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How a car crash nearly ended Patsy Cline's career
At 29 years old Patsy Cline was almost killed in a head-on car collision.
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Hear how Patsy Cline met her husband, Charlie Dick.
Patsy Cline and Charlie Dick met as young, talented musicians from working-class families.
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Learn how Patsy Cline broke social norms in the '50s
Cline worked hard and broke social norms, wearing men's pants and bright red lipstick.
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How Patsy Cline balanced home life and commercial success
Despite a rigorous performing schedule, Patsy Cline continued to manage her household.
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Patsy Cline defined modern country music with singular talent and heart?wrenching depth.
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