Artist Bio:
Skeeter Davis was an American country music singer and songwriter. She was born Mary Frances Penick on December 30, 1931, in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, and passed away on September 19, 2004, in Nashville, Tennessee. Davis started her music career in the 1950s as part of the duo The Davis Sisters, known for hits like "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know." After the tragic death of her partner in a car accident, Davis pursued a successful solo career.
Davis is best known for her crossover pop-country hits in the 1960s, including the chart-topping song "The End of the World." She was one of the first female country singers to achieve major success in both the country and pop music charts. Davis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999, recognizing her significant contributions to the country music genre.
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