Artist Bio:
Sammi Smith was an American country music singer and songwriter born on August 5, 1943, in Orange, California, and passed away on February 12, 2005, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is best known for her hit single "Help Me Make It Through the Night," which won her a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance in 1972. The song was written by Kris Kristofferson and became a major success, reaching the top of the country charts and crossing over to the pop charts.
Smith released several albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, with other notable hits including "Then You Walk In" and "Today I Started Loving You Again." She was known for her deep, soulful voice and her ability to convey emotion in her performances. Despite facing personal struggles and health issues later in her career, Sammi Smith left a lasting impact on the country music industry with her distinctive sound and memorable songs.
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