Jenny Lou Carson

Jenny Lou Carson
Jenny Lou Carson in a 1945 advertisement
Background information
Also known asLucille Lee
Born
Virginia Lucille Overstake

(1915-01-13)January 13, 1915
DiedDecember 16, 1978(1978-12-16) (aged 63)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genrescountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1933–1956
Labels
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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.