Patsy Cline

Can you believe it?!

On Sept. 30, 1954, Cline signed her first recording contract with Four Star Records.

Cline's songs are some of the most essential in the history of country music.

On Sept. 8, 1932, Virginia Patterson Hensley — known to country music fans as Patsy Cline — was born in Winchester, Va.

On Aug. 3, 1999, Cline was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

It's a piece of country music history.

Rest in peace, Patsy ...

On March 3, 1963, Cline performed her final show in Kansas City, Kan.

Grab the tissues ...

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