American country music singer
Had major throat surgery in 1992.
Husband, Emory Gordy Jr. , is her producer.
Country singer.
Is a relative to country legend Loretta Lynn.
Related to "Country-Pop" singer Crystal Gayle.
Is a licensed amateur (ham) radio operator with the call sign KD4WUJ under her maiden name, Patty L. Ramey.
Is active in Drive4COPD to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Music was always a big part of my family. Only a few of us had the talent - or the courage - to walk out on a stage.
My dad never missed a day of work, and he was always smiling when he came home. .