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Kate Smith

Acting
79 years oldGreenville, Virginia, USA

Biography

Kate Smith was an American contralto. Known as The First Lady of Radio, she was famed for her rendition of "God Bless America" (which in her later years she sang live for the Stanley Cup champion Philadelphia Flyers.) Beloved as the "Songbird of the South" she recorded dozens of albums and chart topping songs.

Personal Details

Born
May 1, 1907 - June 17, 1986 (age 79)
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Greenville, Virginia, USA
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Kathryn Elizabeth Smith
The Songbird of the South