Artist Bio:
Bobbie Gentry is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1960s. She was born on July 27, 1944, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Gentry is best known for her 1967 single "Ode to Billie Joe," which topped the charts and earned her three Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist.
In addition to her music career, Bobbie Gentry was also a talented multi-instrumentalist, playing the guitar, banjo, and piano. She released a series of successful albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s before stepping away from the music industry in the late 1970s. Gentry's unique blend of country, pop, and blues influences continues to influence musicians to this day.
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