Part of the "Country & Western" set within the "Legends of American Music" series, this stamp honors the incomparable Patsy Cline. Issued in Nashville, Tennessee, the heart of country music, the stamp's release celebrated her lasting impact on the genre. Cline's career was tragically cut short in a 1963 plane crash, but her music has endured, influencing countless artists. Known for hits like "Crazy" and "Walkin' After Midnight," she was one of the first country artists to successfully cross over to a pop audience. The stamp, featuring a portrait by Richard Waldrep, captures the elegance and emotion that defined her performances. The First Day of Issue ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry further solidified her status as a country music icon.