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Donna Fargo
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Donna Fargo is a singer and songwriter whose first album, The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A., went platinum and earned her a Grammy. With "Funny Face" she became the first woman in country music to have two million selling singles in a row, and she wrote both of them. She went into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2010.

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
Inducted 2010

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She Was a High School Teacher Before Winning Grammys and Taking Over Country Music

Donna Fargo’s journey from a high school English teacher to a Grammy winning country star, shaped by early dedication, late blooming ambition, and a life changing partnership.

Radiate Faith with Donna Fargo’s Song “You Can’t Be a Beacon (If Your Light Don’t Shine)”

Dive into the soulful lyrics and timeless wisdom of Donna Fargo in the classic, 'You Can't Be a Beacon (If Your Light Don't Shine).

Donna Fargo’s Apologetic Song “Shame On Me”

Donna Fargo was one of the few female breakout country artists of the ‘70s. She rose to fame with her hit song “The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA.”

Listen to Donna Fargo’s Signature Song “The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA”

Donna Fargo was one of the few female breakout country artists of the '70s. She rose to fame with her most notable hit "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA."