Virginia Patterson Hensley famously known as the stage name Patsy Cline, born on September 8, 1932, was an American country music singer. In the early 1960’s Nashville sound she successfully “crossed over” to pop music. Her most famous song of her career is “Crazy”, which country singer Willie Nelson wrote. Her song is now an instant classic. In March 5, 1963, she died at the age of 30 in a multiple fatality crash of her private plane. Before, her death she helped pave the way for women as headline performers in the country music genre. In her first marriage she gained no children, but in her second marriage she gained two children (Julie Dick, Randy Dick). She has sold millions of records since her fatal death. She won awards, and accolades, leading to view her as an icon in the level of Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. Books, movies, documentaries, articles, and stage plays document her life and career. R.I.P. Patsy Cline.