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Birth name | Kathryn Elizabeth Smith |
Born | Greenville, Virginia, U.S. | May 1, 1907
Died | June 17, 1986 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. | (aged 79)
Occupations | Singer |
Years active | 1926–1976 |
Labels | RCA Victor, Savoy Records |
Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986) was an American contralto.[1][2][3][4] Referred to as The First Lady of Radio, Smith is well known for her renditions of "God Bless America" and "When the Moon Comes over the Mountain". She became known as The Songbird of the South because of her tremendous popularity during World War II.