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American country music singer

For the host of the 1950 The Susan Raye show, see Susan Raye (pianist).

Musical artist

Susan Raye (born October 8, 1944)^[1] is an American country music singer.

She enjoyed great popularity during the early and mid-1970s, and chalked up seven top-10 and 19 top-40 country hits, most notably the song "L.A. International Airport", an international crossover pop hit in 1971.

Hee haw ray stevens susan raye biography

Raye was a protegee of country music singer Buck Owens. Owens and 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.

Early life

Years before success

She was born in Eugene, Oregon, United States.^[1] 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 (previously KFGR/KRWC).^[1] She performed on the station's live Saturday morn