Back to Oral History
  • Oral History

Charlie Dick

June 28, 1991 OHC89 97 min.

Biography


Husband and widower of Country Music Hall of Fame® member Patsy Cline.

Interview Summary

1991 June 28
(1 hour, 37 minutes)
Charlie Dick, husband and widower of the late Patsy Cline, discusses his wife’s career. Discussion includes his first impressions of Patsy; events from Patsy’s early career; their move to Nashville in 1959; joining the Grand Ole Opry; the impact of “I Fall to Pieces” on Patsy’s career; the development of his role as Patsy’s promoter; Patsy’s appearance in Las Vegas; changes in Patsy’s apparel; anecdotes about Patsy’s recordings; and comments on the enduring popularity of Patsy Cline’s music.

We use cookies in the following ways: (1) for system administration, (2) to assess the performance of the website, (3) to personalize your experience, content and ads, (4) to provide social media features, and (5) to analyze our traffic. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. Please consult instructions for your web browser to disable or block cookies, or to receive a warning before a cookie is stored on your computer or mobile device. Read our Privacy Policy.