The lady whom we know as Patsy Cline was born: Virginia Patterson Hensley on the 8 th. of September, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia. Her father was a blacksmith and mechanic by trade and her mother was a seamstress. Patsy, the oldest child of three had a younger brother; Sam and a sister named Sylvia. After a whirlwind courtship, she married Gerald Cline in March of 1953 at the age of 20. The marriage proved to be most unfulfilling for Patsy, ending in divorce on March 28, 1957. Patsy had met the love of her life; Charlie Dick, the previous year. They were married on September 15, 1957. A daughter; Julia, was born to the happy couple on August 25, 1958; then a son named Randy on January 22, 1961. Patsy used the volatility in her relationship with Charlie as the inspiration in her music. Patsy's love for him often served as the fire to the wonderful music which we still enjoy today. I am deeply moved by the pure innocence of Patsy's music. For me, she represents a deep longing of the human spirit for sincerity in human relations. Her angelic voice gives me goosebumps EVERY time I listen to her and I can never grow tired of her simplistic message. Patsy sings of love and loss, those timeless, ageless, universal emotions which tug at the heart- strings, inviting all to partake in the basic pleasure of loving wholeheartedly... There is no greater reward than to love without reservation. Patsy inspires me to live, love, laugh and to be glad that I can enjoy the simple beauty in the message of her music.
