14 Facts About Susan Raye

Susan Raye was born on October 8,1944 and is an American country music singer.

Owens and Susan Raye recorded a number of hit albums and singles together, and were one of the most successful country duet acts of the era, in addition to their solo careers.

Susan Raye first began singing with a high-school rock group, but in 1961, after the band called it quits, she auditioned for a local country station, KWAY.

Susan Raye performed on the station's live Saturday morning country and western show.

Susan Raye moved to Bakersfield and began singing with Owens in 1968, and soon after, she cut her first recordings.

Susan Raye became the first woman to become a major country artist without recording in Nashville, a feat previously accomplished only by male stars such as Owens and Merle Haggard.

Susan Raye was nominated for five Academy of Country Music Awards, three times as "Top Female Vocalist".

Susan Raye had an additional two top-20 country hits in 1972 from separate albums, "Wheel of Fortune" and "Love Sure Feels Good in My Heart".

In 1974, Raye's album Singing Susan Raye released a top-20 hit, a remake of "Stop the World ".

Susan Raye released her final album on Capitol in 1976, Honey Toast and Sunshine, her first recording session in Nashville.

Susan Raye signed with United Artists Records at the end of 1976 and released one album on the label produced by George Richey, which spawned four charting singles, the most successful of which peaked at number 51.

Susan Raye went to California State University, Bakersfield, to receive a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in education school counseling.

Susan Raye has been completely retired from show business since 1986.

Susan Raye returned to LAX on August 6,2003, during the 75th anniversary year of LAX.