Elsie McWilliams

Elsie McWilliams (nee Williamson, June 1, 1896 – December 30, 1985) was a songwriter who wrote for Jimmie Rodgers. McWilliams, even though she is only officially credited with writing twenty songs, actually wrote or co-wrote 39 songs for Rodgers. McWilliams was his most frequent collaborator. She was the first woman to make a career as a country music songwriter.

Elsie McWilliams
Born
Elsie Williamson

(1896-06-01)June 1, 1896
Harperville, Mississippi
DiedDecember 30, 1985(1985-12-30) (aged 89)
NationalityAmerican
Occupationsongwriter
Known forJimmie Rodgers
Notable workBlue Yodel
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.