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“Let the Teardrops Fall", performed by Karen Collins & The Backroads Band at the Institute of Musical Traditions (www.imtfolk.org), St. Luke, Rockville, MD USA on September 29, 2016.

Songwriters: W. Stevenson with C. Jiles & C. Bean.

On the 84th birthday of the celebrated vocalist Patsy Cline, Institute of Musical Traditions honored her life and music with a concert of her songs. Backed by the fabulous Backroads Band, Karen Collins, Jess Eliot Myhre, Letitia VanSant, and Melissa Wright performed her greatest hits as well as her lesser known B-sides.

Patsy Cline was one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With her powerful, expressive voice and confident, unflappable attitude towards industry professionals, she not only made a name for herself, but helped pave the way for female artists in the country genre. A native of Winchester, VA, she is in the Washington Area Music Association Hall of Fame.

Sound: Art Isaacs, Jonathan Charry, Dave Eisner, Dave Richardson
Cameras: Kathie & Ralph Lillie
Editing: Ralph Lillie

© 2016 Institute of Musical Traditions