Birth name: Ellen Muriel Deason Also known as: The Queen of Country Music; The Clock Stopper Born: August 30, 1919 - Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Died: July 16, 2012 (aged 92) Madison, Tennessee Genres: country, honky tonk, Nashville sound, gospel Occupation(s): Singer-songwriter Instruments: Vocals, guitar Years active: 1949–2000 Labels: RCA Victor, Decca / MCA, Capricorn, Rubocca, Southern Tracks Associated acts: Red Foley, Webb Pierce, Johnnie Wright, Ruby Wright, Loretta Lynn, Jean Stafford Website: https://www.kittywells.com/