8. Patsy Cline
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Oh, what could have been? A fatal plane crash took Patsy Cline’s life when she was just 30 years old. At the time, Cline was a rising star who hadn’t even reached the peak of her career. Smash hits including ‘Walkin’ After Midnight’ and ‘She’s Got You’ are genuine works of art which feature Cline’s rich voice and grand presence. She is an ideal role model for the genre. Cline overcame poverty, physical ailments, and professional obstacles to become one of the biggest names in the genre.