Tammy Wynette

Queen of Country Music

Tammy Wynette, born Virginia Wynette Pugh on May 5, 1942, was an iconic American country music singer-songwriter known for her rich, emotive voice and her portrayal of classic country themes, often centered around personal heartache and resilience. Dubbed the "First Lady of Country Music," Wynette's career spanned several decades, beginning in the late 1960s. She rose to fame with hits like "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad" and "D-I-V-O-R-C-E," but it was her 1968 single "Stand By Your Man" that became her signature song and one of the best-selling hit singles by a woman in the history of country music.