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Bobbie Gentry
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Bobbie Gentry is a singer from Chickasaw County, Mississippi, known for her breakout hit "Ode to Billie Joe." The song went to No. 1 on the pop charts and won three Grammy Awards. She also had a No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom with her recording of "I'll Never Fall in Love Again."

Hometown
Chickasaw County, Mississippi

Latest Stories

Whatever Happened to Bobbie Gentry, the Trailblazing Voice Who Walked Away From Country Music

Bobbie Gentry shook country music with "Ode to Billie Joe" and then disappeared. Decades later, she's living quietly near Memphis, still country's best-kept secret.

Bobbie Gentry’s Timeless Rendition of “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again”

Country singer Bobbie Gentry’s rendition of the classic “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” stood out among the song’s long list of covers.

Bobbie Gentry’s “Fancy” Is The Anthem Of Women’s Liberation

Singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry scored her second and final Top 40 at the Billboard Hot 100 with her feminist song, “Fancy.” Let’s check it out. 

Ten of the Best Bobbie Gentry Songs You Should MUST Listen To

If you are looking for some new country music to listen to, here are ten of the best Bobbie Gentry songs you should check out. 

10 Not-So-Known Facts About Bobbie Gentry That You Should Know

Here are the facts: Bobbie Gentry was the whole package, from talent down to visuals, and she was the trailblazing queen of the country. 

30 Country Karaoke Duets Of All Time That You Can Sing With Anyone

Grab the microphone right now, pull a friend or your partner, or even a stranger, and sing your hearts out with these 30 country karaoke duets.

Be Soothed By Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry’s “Let It Be Me” Duet

Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell recorded a dreamy version of the love song “Let It Be Me.” The song was popularized by the Everly Brothers in 1960.

Reba McEntire’s ‘Fancy’ Ranks At 100 Greatest Country Songs

Reba McEntire's 'Fancy' had become one of her signature songs. Although it wasn’t her original one, that didn’t stop McEntire from owning the song.

Orville Peck Dramatizes ‘Fancy,’ a Song He Loved from Bobbie Gentry and Reba McEntire

Entering the virtual stage in 2020, Orville Peck’s ‘Fancy’ is sure to win your heart as it will feature one of the classical dramas of country music.

Meet the 2020 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees

The 2020 class of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees will be honoring five great songwriters which include Bobbie Gentry and Steve Earle who will be joining the Veteran Songwriter/ Artist and Songwriter/Artist categories.

Lorrie Morgan Revives the Classic “Ode to Billie Joe”

Lorrie Morgan recorded Bobbie Gentry's Grammy-award winning "Ode to Billie Joe" for her album Letting Go...Slow.

The Best Country Songs From Female Country Singers

Since this month's dedicated to all women out there, we listed here ten country songs performed by female country singers.