Patsy Montana Research Papers

This research paper is about the life of Patsy Montana. Patsy Montana is a famous country music singer from Arkansas. She shook up the country music when she released her hit, “I want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart.” She was the first female in country music to have sold a million hit single. She was known for her truly amazing and beautiful yodeling. Her talent span reached so far for one person.

Patsy Montana was born October 30, 1908, and died on May 3, 1996. Her real name was Rubye Blevins. Her name “Rubye” was originally spelled “Ruby”, but she added an “e” to the end to make it sound and look more sophisticated. She was the 11th child and first daughter of a farmer. (Sandra Brennan) She attended school at President Bill Clinton’s hometown of Hope. As a child, her musical inspiration was Jimmie Rodgers. As a young child she learned to yodel, play organ, guitar, and violin. At the age of fourteen, she received her first musical employment. She often performed many at her church on Sundays. She enjoyed singing many different kinds of gospel music.(James Manheim)

In 1932 she visited Arkansas and caught the attention of Jimmie Davis, and he helped her on her debut record one of her songs, “When the Flowers of Montana Are Blooming.” Later she went with her two older brothers were Barn Dancing and looking for a female singer. She was hired, after making the necessary contacts. She pursued to yodel, and inspired many other female singers. While she was on tour, she met Paul Rose, who she instantly fell in love with him. They soon got married and started back on their career’s. Soon after she got married, she entered a talent show and she won first place. This talent show show prize was an appearance at the local radio station. She enjoyed being on the radio, and she got a part time job there singing and yodeling.(Patsy