Country music star who achieved her first success with the 1957 release of Walkin’ After Midnight. Cline signed with the Decca label in 1959 and became a permanent member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1960. The following year, Cline recorded the hit single I Fall to Pieces, followed by the Willie Nelson composition Crazy and She’s Got You, which all enjoyed similar crossover success. On March 5, 1963, Cline’s budding career was tragically cut short when she was killed in a plane crash while returning to Nashville from Kansas City; she was 30 years old. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Best Wishes, to You. Always, Patsy Cline.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 16.5. In fine condition, with collector’s notations to bottom edge and some light tiny spots to lower right. COA Roger Epperson/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
