Kay Starr
American singer (1922-2016) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 94
Kay Starr was an American singer who enjoyed considerable success in the late 1940s and 1950s. She was of Iroquois and Irish heritage. Starr performed multiple genres, such as pop, jazz, and country, but her roots were in jazz.
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Her 1952 song "Wheel of Fortune" was a smash hit, and later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Additionally, she had big hits with "Allez-Vous-En" and "If You Love Me " in 1953 and 1954, respectively.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2016 · aged 94
