Songs Written by Jenny Lou CarsonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Jenny Lou Carson, (January 13, 1915 – December 16, 1978), born Virginia Lucille Overstake, was an American country music singer-songwriter and the first woman to write a No. 1 country music hit. From 1945 to 1955 she was one of the most prolific songwriters in country music. == Early life == The second of six children of Herschel Jewel Overstake (1894–1936) and Helen Elizabeth Nalefski (1897–1988), Lucille was born in Decatur, Illinois. She was raised in Decatur in modest surroundings.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jenny Lou Carson first charted in 1944 with Jealous Heart.The artist placed 13 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 7 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 18 Top‑10s, 3 of which peaked at number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.