Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986) was an American contralto. [1][2][3][4] Referred to as The First Lady of Radio, Smith became well known for her renditions of "God Bless America" …

Kate Smith, American singer on radio and television, long known as the ‘first lady of radio.’ She was most closely associated with the song ‘God Bless America,’ which she introduced on Armistice Day …

Apr 23, 2019 · Why is Kate Smith in the news – and not in a good way? Everything we know about the flap around the late singer's history of racist recordings.

In Hello, Everybody! (1933), Kate Smith literally played Kate Smith, a meek, plus-sized radio singer who unabashedly tends to her farm in between jobs while losing the man of her dreams (Randolph Scott) …

Kate Smith, whose vibrant voice made ''God Bless America'' an unofficial national anthem and was one of the most popular singers of the century, died yesterday afternoon at Raleigh (N.C.)...

Smith, Kate (1907–1986)American singer who was a symbol of U.S. optimism and patriotism throughout the mid-20th century.

It was at an early age that she first fell in love with singing and dancing. In 1926, while performing locally in theaters and nightclubs, a New York City show producer discovered her talent. She was first …

Born in 1907 in Virginia, Kathryn Elizabeth Smith was the daughter of the owner of a company distributing newspapers and magazines and she grew up in Washington, D.C. She began singing at …

Kate Smith was an American singer best known for her powerful contralto voice and her enduring association with the song "God Bless America." Born on May 1, 1907, in Greenville, Virginia, she...

Aug 21, 2025 · Explore the legacy of Kate Smith, the Songbird of the South and radio's First Lady. Discover her impact on music and broadcasting in this captivating article.