Kitty Wells was an American country music singer and a pioneering female artist in the genre. Born in 1919, she rose to fame in the 1950s and became known as the "Queen of Country Music." Wells broke barriers for women in country music, becoming the first female country artist to top the U.S. charts. Her career helped pave the way for future generations of female country singers. She remained influential for decades and is remembered as one of the most important figures in country music history.