Southwest Washington’s Elizabeth Stierle will perform a tribute to American country and pop singer Patsy Cline at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Salkum Timberland Library.
Perennially on music industry “best of” lists, Cline was one of the most acclaimed and influential vocalists of the 20th century. Stierle sings some of the iconic and well-loved songs Cline recorded, illustrating the singer’s development as one of the first crossover artists from country to pop with Cline’s 1957 hit “Walking after Midnight.”
Later came hits such as “I Fall to Pieces,” “She’s Got you,” “Sweet Dreams” and country gems including “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” “San Antonio Rose” and “The Tennessee Waltz.” Cline died at age 30 in a private airplane crash at the height of her career.
Stierle’s voice has often been compared to Cline’s in its depth, soul and passion. An accomplished ventriloquist, Stierle also has a comedic side that she’ll likely reveal at the concert. She’ll be accompanied on guitar by her husband, Paul. The pair perform regularly at schools, fairs and libraries as Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth.
This program is part of our ongoing celebration of the 25th Anniversary in the Salkum Timberland Library building, and will be followed by birthday cake.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Salkum Timberland Library.
