American Songwriter

On This Day in 1957, “Country’s First Female Superstar” Released Her Debut Album, Helping Launch Country Into the Pop Mainstream

Patsy Cline released her first album on this day in 1957. The album wasn't hugely successful, but it paved the way for ...
The Gazette & Herald

Emmerdale's Sadie King to be 'killed off' in shock exit

Patsy Kensit's character Sadie King is set to fake her own death on the show leaving the door open for her return in the ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Song That Saved Patsy Cline and Put Willie Nelson on the Map

Learn more about the 1960s country classic that saved Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson from career ruin, "Crazy".
The Scottish Farmer

Springsett Limousin heifer lives up to her name at Braco Show

Increased entries of sheep and horses made for some seriously competitive classes of livestock at Braco Show, but it was the ...
Parade on MSN

Willie Nelson's Grammy-winning hit was written by Ed Bruce in 1975

The 93-year-old legend has more than 20 songs that reached No. 1 on the country charts.
The Gazette

Patsy “Pat” Colette Brand

Cedar Rapids - Patsy "Pat" Colette Brand, 94, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, July 6, 2026, at Meth-Wick Manor. Pat donated her body to the Deeded Body Program at the University of Iowa for spina bifida ...