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.

Read more about Jenny Lou Carson:  Early Life, Career, Married Life, Partial List of Carson's Songs

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