Davis, Skeeter (1931–2004)
Davis, Skeeter (1931–2004)
American country-and-western singer. Name variations: Born Mary Frances Penick, Dec 30, 1931, in Dry Ridge, Kentucky; died Sept 19, 2004, in Nashville, Tennessee; m. Ralph Emery (country music deejay), 1960 (div. 1964); m. Joey Stampinato (bassist).
Began career with Betty Jack Davis as one-half of the Davis Sisters (1953); was critically injured in a car wreck and Betty Davis was killed (1953); came to prominence with the hit "The End of the World" (1963); sang on the "Grand Ole Opry" radio show for more than 40 years (1959–2004); other hits include "I'm Saving My Love" and "I Can't Stay Mad at You."
See also autobiography, Bus Fare to Kentucky (1993).
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