Penny Jay
Country Singer

Penny Jay Net Worth

Penny Jay was a Tennessee-born country singer and songwriter, best known for her 1962 hit "Don't Let Me Cross Over," which was originally performed by Carl and Pearl Butter. She was born on June 12, 1925 and her song has become a classic in the country music genre.
Penny Jay is a member of Country Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 12, 1925
Birth Place Tennessee
Age 95 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 29, 2006 (age 80)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $2.4 billion (2024)

About

Tennessee-born country Songwriter and singer best remembered for her 1962 hit "Don't Let Me Cross Over," which was originally performed by Carl and Pearl Butter.

Before Fame

She performed at the age of twelve on the popular Cas Walker radio show. In her twenties, she sang with a country duo called Jenny & Jill.

Trivia

Her singles include "Lonely and Unwanted," "Just Over the Line," and "Those Kinds of Girls."

Family Life

She ended her musical career in the 1970s and moved to Arkansas to live with her daughter and musician son-in-law.

Associated With

She wrote "Set Him Free," a hit song performed by Skeeter Davis.

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