Jenny Lou Carson Birth Name: Virginia Lucille Overstake Induction Year: 1971 Date of Birth: 1/13/1915 Place of Birth: Decatur, IL Date of Death: 12/16/1978 Place of Death: Torrance, CA     Career Milestones: 1932--debuted on WLS (Chicago's) National Barn Dance with her sisters Eva and Evelyn as The Three Little Maids 1933-performed at Chicago's 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair 1933--The Three Little Maids disbanded; Jenny Lou continued to work at the radio station early 1940s--appeared on WLS early morning show "Smile a While" early 1940s--started writing songs which she began performing on her radio show early 1940s--became good friends with songwriter/publisher Fred Rose, who went on to publish many of her songs but was also her personal manager for a short time 1945--first major hit "Jealous Heart" recorded by Tex Ritter; reached #2 and remained on the charts for 23 weeks 1945--first recording session with Decca 1945--first #1 hit "You Two-Timed Me One Time Too Often" recorded by Tex Ritter; stayed at #1 for 11 weeks out of the 20 it spent in the Top 10 1946--signed exclusive songwriting contract with Hill & Range 1947--signed recording contract with RCA Victor 1954--biggest career hit "Let Me Go, Lover" recorded by Joan Weber (was #1 on Pop charts for four weeks, spent a total of 16 weeks on the charts and sold nearly 3 million copies), Teresa Brewer (reached #6 on Pop charts and eventually sold over 2 million copies), Peggy Lee (peaked at #26 on Pop charts but sold nearly 175,000 copies), Patti Page (hit #7 on Pop charts and sold over 900,000 copies), Sunny Gale (peaked at #17 on Pop charts and sold nearly 120,000 copies) and Hank Snow (#1 on Country charts where it stayed for 2 weeks and spent a total of 16 weeks in the Top 10) Catalog Highlights Don't Rob Another Man's Castle Artists: Eddy Arnold, Ernest Tubb & the Andrew Sisters, Al Morgan, Tennessee Ernie Ford Jealous Heart Artists: Tex Ritter, Jenny Lou Carson, Al Morgan, Roy Acuff, Jean Shepard, Floyd Cramer, Teresa Brewer, Tab Hunter, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Kenny Roberts Let Me Go, Lover Co-writer: A. Hill Artists: Hank Snow, Joan Weber, Teresa Brewer, Peggy Lee, Patti Page, Sunny Gale, Dean Martin, June Carter, Jimmy Wakely, Connie Francis, Ann-Margret C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S Co-writer: Eddy Arnold Artists: Eddy Arnold, Ernest Tubb, Jim Reeves, Perry Como, Ames Brothers You Two-Timed Me One Time Too Often Artists: Tex Ritter, Hoosier Hot Shots Marriage Vow Artists: Hank Snow Never Trust a Woman Artists: Red Foley, Tex Williams, Tiny Hill Many Tears Ago Artists: Jenny Lou Carson, Eddy Arnold Chained to a Memory Artists: Eddy Arnold, Jack Guthrie A Penny For Your Thoughts Artists: Jenny Lou Carson, Sons Of The Pioneers, Red Foley, Carl Butler, Willie Nelson I'd Trade All of My Tomorrows (For Just One Yesterday) Artists: Jenny Lou Carson, Eddy Arnold Darling, What More Can I Do? Co-writer: Gene Autry Artists: Gene Autry, Elton Britt, Ernest Tubb, Foy Willing A Pair of Broken Hearts Co-writer: Fred Rose Artists: Spade Cooley, Hank Snow & Anita Carter, Sue Thompson Blues in My Heart Co-writer: Red Foley Artists: Red Foley, Ferlin Husky, Ace Cannon, Jim Reeves, Don Gibson and The Browns Echo of Your Footsteps Artists: Eddy Arnold Keys to the Kingdom Artists: Red Foley, The Harmonettes Trio, The Blackwood Brothers, Claiborne Brothers If I Never Get to Heaven Artists: Eddy Arnold, Dick Todd, Al Martino, Billy Williams Lovebug Itch Artists: Eddy Arnold