Country Pop Bites: Patty Loveless – October 1

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1986 MCA released Patty Loveless' self-titled debut album?

It’s true!

Check out this Patty Loveless video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about Patty Loveless.

• She is a distant cousin of Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle.
• She was a member of her family’s band, "Singin'Swingin’ Rameys".
• She was invited to travel with Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton on weekends during the summer when she wasn’t in school.
• She has been married twice, first to Terry Lovelace (1976–1986), from whom her professional name "Loveless" is derived, and to Emory Gordy, Jr. (1989–present), who is also her producer.
• She had surgery on her vocal cords in the early 90s.