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Jeannie C. Riley (born Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson; October 19, 1945) [1] is an American country music and gospel singer. She is best known for her 1968 country and pop hit " Harper Valley PTA ", which missed by one week simultaneously becoming the Billboard Country and Pop number-one hit.
May 16, 2022 · Jeannie C. Riley became the first woman to top both the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and Billboard Hot 100. It also took home the 1968 Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female and was voted as Country Music Association’s Single of the Year.
Nov 2, 2022 · Jeannie C. Riley celebrated her seventy-seventh birthday with a big bash in the tiny town of Burton, where she reflected on the irony of her sixties megahit “Harper Valley P.T.A.”
Jan 10, 2018 · Jeannie C. Riley shot toward the top of the charts with her unforgettable hit song, “Harper Valley PTA,” back in 1968 and from that point forward became known as one of the most treasured country music singers of all time.
Apr 3, 2019 · A Texas-born musical force, this beloved songwriter was destined to make music since the creation of her very first band in high school – and her passion only grew from there. Sadly, today we announce the passing of a truly remarkable woman in country music.
Aug 15, 2012 · When she marries Billy Starnes this weekend, all eyes will be on the woman whose beauty has transcended age. Though she will continue to be known professionally as Jeannie C. Riley - with her re-emergence as a gospel singer - she will legally take Starnes as a last name.
Oct 8, 2014 · Ever wonder what happened to Jeannie C. Riley, the singer behind the country/pop classic 'Harper Valley PTA'? Randy has the story in this 'Whatever Happened To?
Jan 10, 2018 · Jeannie C. Riley shot toward the top of the charts with her unforgettable hit song, “Harper Valley PTA,” back in 1968 and from that point forward became known as one of the most treasured country music singers of all time.
Best known for her international crossover hit “Harper Valley P.T.A.,” Jeannie C. Riley was born Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson on October 19, 1945 in Anson, Texas where she fell in love with country music. Jeannie made her public debut as a teenager on her uncle Johnny Moore’s local jamboree show.
"Harper Valley PTA" singer Jeannie C. Riley of Brenham shares her memories of Nashville luminaries such as Merle Haggard, Johnny Paycheck and Dolly Parton.
