Career
She was probably the first female lead singer in bluegrass, having begun her music career as early as 1957. While not a native of the area, her early career centered on east Tennessee and western North Carolina. She was a performer on the Cas Walker show in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the early 1960s, beginning that position in September 1960.
In 1965, she played with Raymond Fairchild in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, at the Ghost Town in the Sky.
The next year, she made regular appearances on the Wheeling Jamboree in West Virginia, performing with Betty Amos"s All-Girl Band. With Jimmy, she sang lead and high baritone on multiple recordings, as well as played bass.
She later toured the festival circuit with Charlie Monroe in 1973. She toured Japan with Martin during 1975.
In regards to her playing, Martin said jokingly, "She’s not very good, but we let her sing with us ‘cause we feel sorry for her.".
