Elizabeth Stierle sings the music of country icon Patsy Cline

SW Washington singer performs at Aberdeen Timberland Library Tuesday, February 19

Southwest Washington’s own Elizabeth Stierle will perform a tribute to American country and pop music singer Patsy Cline at the Aberdeen Timberland Library on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Approaching the 50th anniversary of Cline’s death in March, Stierle sings some of the well-loved songs Cline recorded, illustrating the singer’s development as one of the first crossover artists from country to pop. She’ll be accompanied on guitar by her husband Paul. Refreshments will be provided. Services will be limited after the library closes at 7 p.m.

Perennially on music industry “best of” lists, Patsy Cline was one of the most acclaimed and influential vocalists of the 20th century. She became the top female country artist and the first to successfully cross over to pop music with her 1957 hit “Walking after Midnight.” Later came hits such as “I Fall to Pieces,” “She’s Got you,” “Sweet Dreams,” and country gems including “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” “San Antonio Rose,” and “The Tennessee Waltz.” She died at age 30 in a private airplane crash at the height of her career.

Stierle’s voice can be compared to Cline’s in its depth, soul and passion. An accomplished ventriloquist, Stierle also has a comedic side that she’ll likely reveal at the concert. She grew up in Oklahoma and lives in Castle Rock. She and Paul perform regularly at schools, fairs and libraries as Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth. Their website is http://beep.8k.com/index.html.

The second of three programs in the library’s annual Winter Lecture Series, the concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. The library is located at 121 E Market Street. For more information, contact the library at (360) 533-2360 or visit www.TRL.org.

Timberland Regional Library provides for the information, reading and lifelong learning needs of the Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston county public at 27 community public libraries and 5 library service partner locations. The library system is funded mainly by local property taxes. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library’s program may contact the library one week in advance.