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Origin
Maud, US
Active since
1937
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About

Wanda LaVonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) is an American singer and songwriter. Since the 1950s, she has recorded and released music in the genres of rock, country and gospel. She was among the first women to have a career in rock and roll, recording a series of 1950s singles that helped give her the nickname "The Queen of Rockabilly". She is also counted among the first female stars in the genre of country music.

Jackson began performing as a child and later had her own radio show in Oklahoma City. She was then discovered by country singer Hank Thompson, who helped her secure a recording contract with Decca Records in 1954. At Decca, Jackson had her first hit single with the country song "You Can't Have My Love". She began touring the following year with Elvis Presley. The two briefly dated and Presley encouraged her to record in the rockabilly style. In 1956, Jackson signed with Capitol Records where she was given full permission to record both country and rockabilly. The label released a string of Jackson's rock singles, including "Fujiyama Mama", "Mean Mean Man" and the top 40 hit "Let's Have a Party".

In the 1960s, Jackson moved back to the country genre and had several charting singles during the decade. This included "Right or Wrong", "In the Middle of a Heartache", "Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine" and "A Woman Lives for Love". In addition, she also recorded several selections for the German language market overseas. In 1965, the German single "Santo…

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Discography

  • Rock ’n’ Roll Away Your Blues

    Rock ’n’ Roll Away Your Blues

    1986

  • Live In Sundsvall (Sweden)

    1984

  • Closer to Jesus

    1977

  • Now I Have Everything

    1975

  • Country Gospel

    Country Gospel

    1973

  • Country Keepsakes

    Country Keepsakes

    1973

  • Praise the Lord

    Praise the Lord

    1972

  • I’ve Gotta Sing

    I’ve Gotta Sing

    1971

  • A Woman Lives for Love

    A Woman Lives for Love

    1970

  • Tears at the Grand Ole Op’ry

    Tears at the Grand Ole Op’ry

    1970

  • Wanda Jackson Country!

    Wanda Jackson Country!

    1970

  • The Many Moods of Wanda Jackson

    The Many Moods of Wanda Jackson

    1969

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