Patsy Cline — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Patsy Cline.
1932
Born Virginia Patterson Hensley on September 8 in Winchester, Virginia
1947
Began performing on local radio station WINC in Winchester
1953
Signed first recording contract with Four Star Records
1957
Appeared on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, winning first prize
1961
Released 'I Fall to Pieces,' her first major hit reaching number one on country charts
1962
Released 'Crazy,' written by Willie Nelson, becoming her signature song and crossover success
1963
Survived serious car accident in Nashville that temporarily halted her career
1963
Made final recording session in Nashville on February 8
1963
Died in plane crash near Camden, Tennessee on March 5 at age 30
1973
Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame