Song Info:
"Haper Valley P.T.A." by Jeannie C. Riley was released on July 20, 1968. The song was a major hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Hot Country Singles chart. It was written by Tom T. Hall and inspired by a true story. The success of the song led to Riley winning a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Artist Bio:
Jeannie C. Riley, born Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson on October 19, 1945, in Anson, Texas, is an American country and gospel singer. She rose to fame with the release of "Harper Valley P.T.A." and became the first woman to top both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Singles charts with the same song. Riley continued to release music throughout the 1970s and 1980s, with several songs reaching the country music charts. She is known for her distinctive voice and storytelling ability in her music.
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