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Skeeter Davis
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Skeeter Davis was a Grand Ole Opry member from Kentucky who first sang with Betty Jack Davis as the Davis Sisters. Their 1953 single "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know" spent eight weeks at the top of the Billboard country chart, and her 1962 recording "The End of the World" became a big crossover hit. She passed away on September 19, 2004.

Born
December 30, 1931
Hometown
Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Grand Ole Opry
Member since 1959

Latest Stories

Skeeter Davis and Bobby Bare’s Rendition of “A Dear John Letter” 

Davis and Bare’s voices perfectly blend in to tell a breakup story in their cover of “A Dear John Letter,” which makes it just as tear-jerking as the original.

Hear Skeeter Davis’ Amazing Rendition of “How Beautiful Heaven Must Be”

"How Beautiful Heaven Must Be" was conceived by Cordie Bridgewater and published in 68 hymnals. It was popularly covered by George Jones and Skeeter Davis.

Skeeter Davis Responded To Hank Locklin’s Hit With “(I Can’t Help You) I’m Falling Too”

In 1960, Skeeter Davis released "(I Can't Help You) I'm Falling Too" as a response to Hank Locklin's most successful recording, "Please Help Me, I'm Falling."

Skeeter Davis and “The End of the World” on her 15th Death Anniversary

Skeeter Davis is not only known in the world of country music, she even crossed over to the pop music industry. Her biggest hit was "The End of the World."