The A-side of this 1961 single, "Heartbreak U.S.A.," topped the Billboard country charts, becoming one of Kitty Wells' signature songs. The B-side, "Willie and Maude," showcases her ability to tell a compelling story.
- "Heartbreak U.S.A." was written by a songwriting team of Mae Boren Axton, Danny Dill, and Cindy Walker. The single reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1961. This was one of several number-one hits for Wells on the country charts during her career.
- The single was released on April 1, 1961, on the Sepia label. The genre is country and folk.
- This record was released during a prolific period for Kitty Wells, solidifying her status as a leading female voice in country music.
Kitty Wells was a pioneering figure in country music, often called the "Queen of Country Music." Her work in the 1950s and 60s broke barriers for female artists in the genre.
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