Patsy Cline didn't originally want to record the Willie Nelson-penned heartbreak ballad that became her signature hit.
On June 14, 1961, Patsy Cline was involved in a terrifying car accident that nearly ended her life. Instead, the tragedy became the backdrop for one of the most important moments in country music ...
The breakthrough hit crossed over into pop and remains one of the most heartbreaking songs in country music history.