Bobbie Gentry is an American singer-songwriter who gained significant fame in the late 1960s with her Southern Gothic narrative style and pioneering presence as one of the first female country artists to compose and produce her own material. Born on July 27, 1944, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Gentry rose to international acclaim with her enigmatic storytelling single "Ode to Billie Joe" in 1967. The song's haunt
... Más informaciónBobbie Gentry is an American singer-songwriter who gained significant fame in the late 1960s with her Southern Gothic narrative style and pioneering presence as one of the first female country artists to compose and produce her own material. Born on July 27, 1944, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Gentry rose to international acclaim with her enigmatic storytelling single "Ode to Billie Joe" in 1967. The song's haunting narrative about a mysterious conversation at a dinner table captivated listeners and led to Gentry's breakthrough.
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