Dottie West

Dottie West (born Dorothy Marie Marsh; October 11, 1932 – September 4, 1991) was an American country singer and songwriter. She also had several credits as an actress. A distinguished figure in the country genre, West was among several women who helped to elevate the platform of the genre's female artists. She was also known for mentoring up-and-coming artists and being the first woman to win a country music accolade from the Grammy Awards.