ABSTRACT
American country singer, guitarist, pianist, songwriter, born in Maud, Oklahoma. Her family moved to California, where she learned guitar and piano; then they settled again in Oklahoma. Jackson won first place in a radio talent contest and was invited to record with Hank Thompson. “You Can’t Have My Love” became a hit on the Decca label. She toured with Elvis Presley, and signed a contract with Capitol Records; Las Vegas became her favored venue. Among her own songs to reach the charts was “Right or Wrong” (Capitol 4553; 1961). She made national and European tours in the 1960s. Jackson had 33 chart singles, and numerous successful LP albums.
