Rita Faye Wilson

Known as "Little Rita Faye" - US Country, Rockabilly singer born November 5, 1944 in Whitesboro, Texas. Rita Faye is the daughter of [a1300777]. Got the attention of Fred Rose, who in turn contacted Frank Walker at MGM Records. Her first record was "Wait A Little Longer" b/w "Rock City Boogie". Made guest appearances on the stage of WSM's Grand Ole Opry and the "Sunday Down South" programs. By the end of 1953, she was making regular appearances every Saturday night on the "Midway Jamboree" that was broadcast over radio station WGAD in Gadsden, Alabama. In the early 1960s, Rita was a 17-year old recording artist for Capitol.