Kate Smith
American contralto (1907–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Kate Smith (disambiguation).
Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986) was an American contralto.[1][2][3][4] Referred to as The First Lady of Radio, Smith is well known for her renditions of "God Bless America" and "When the Moon Comes over the Mountain". She became known as The Songbird of the South because of her tremendous popularity during World War II.
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Birth name | Kathryn Elizabeth Smith |
Born | (1907-05-01)May 1, 1907 Greenville, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | June 17, 1986(1986-06-17) (aged 79) Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
Occupations | Singer |
Years active | 1926–1976 |
Labels | RCA Victor, Savoy Records |
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