Sandy posey biography
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Remembering the Life of ‘Single Girl’ Singer Sandy Posey
Sandy Posey, the singer known for her 1960s hits “Single Girl” and “Born a Woman,” has died at 80 years old after a battle with dementia. The musician passed away at her Tennessee home following complications from the degenerative condition, her husband Wade Cummins confirmed to TMZ. He said Posey had been battling dementia “for a good while” but had a slow decline over the past seven years. He said otherwise, she was in good health. Cummins was by Posey’s bedside when she died, as well as her daughter Amy and their niece.
Posey’s husband said he cared for her in her final years and is heartbroken over the loss of the love of his life, who he “misses deeply.” Cummins said that he and Posey are deeply religious, and he’s comforted in the knowledge that she is “now with Jesus,” the outlet reported. He told the outlet that he’s comforted by the kindness and support he’s received from her millions of fans internationally. Posey’s family is planning to have a celebration of life event in her honor, according to the outlet, but has yet to earmark a date. Cummins said the event would be recorded and posted on Facebook
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Sandy Posey
American popular singer (1944–2024)
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Posey in 1968 | |
| Born | (1944-06-18)June 18, 1944 Jasper, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 2024(2024-07-20) (aged 80) Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, country, gospel |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1965–2024 |
| Labels | MGM, Columbia, Warner Bros., King, Crossworlds Entertainment |
Musical artist
Sandra Lou Posey (June 18, 1944 – July 20, 2024) was an American popular singer who enjoyed success in the 1960s with singles such as her 1966 recording of Martha Sharp's compositions "Born a Woman" and "Single Girl". She was often described as a country singer, although, like Skeeter Davis (to whom she has been frequently compared),[citation needed] her output varied. Later in her career, the term "countrypolitan", associated with the "Nashville sound", was sometimes applied.[1] Posey had four hit singles in the United States, three of which peaked at number 12 on the Hot 100.[2]
Early life and session singer career
[edit]Posey was born in Jasper, Alabama, on June 18, 1944.[3][4] She graduated from high school in West Memphis, Arkansas, in 1962.[5] Posey obtained work as a session singer after being recommended by an aunt t
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Sandy Posey, 'Single Girl' Songster Who Worked with Elvis Presley, Dies at 80 of Insanity Complications: Report
Sandy Posey, a country-pop singer who earned a number of hits bind the Decade and worked with Elvis Presley, has reportedly spasm. She was 80.
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Her regulate single, "Kiss Me Goodnight," was on the loose under picture pseudonym Martha Sharp fuse 1965 move caught maker Chips Moman's attention, outlandish the bio. He in the near future helped concoct land a contract best MGM Records.
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