From American Songwriter · Erinn Callahan · · 1m
Susan Raye's 82nd Birthday
Susan Raye, born in Oregon 82 years ago, scored top 10 country hits with Buck Owens in the 1970s.
In brief
Susan Raye, born in Oregon 82 years ago, scored top 10 country hits with Buck Owens in the 1970s. Susan Raye, born October 8, 1944, in Eugene, Oregon, had seven top 10 country hits in the 1970s after starting with Buck Owens. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Susan Raye's Birth
Susan Raye was born on October 8, 1944, in Eugene, Oregon.
Buck Owens Mentorship
Buck Owens' manager Jack McFadden helped Susan Raye start singing with him in 1968.
Early Country Success
Raye scored her first top 30 hit in 1970 with a cover of Jackie DeShannon’s song.
Solo Breakthrough
Raye released three straight top 10 solo hits in 1971, including an international crossover hit.
International Impact
Her 1971 hit reached number two in Australia and number one in New Zealand.
Career Shift
Raye left music in the late 1970s to become a counselor after her family and faith motivated her.
The bottom line
Susan Raye, born October 8, 1944, in Eugene, Oregon, had seven top 10 country hits in the 1970s after starting with Buck Owens.
