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   Winchester is Crazy for Willie wrote:

   12:46 PM, Sep 21, 2009

   Patsy Cline Theatre is a 1,327 seat venue built in 1923 and will be dedicated to Patsy Cline on October 29, 2009 at a special concert by Willie Nelson. see press statement below: Press Release For Immediate Release Media Point of Contact; Christian Schweiger 540-327-8608 Zolivia LLC – Schweiger-Dearing Productions Virginia City To Honor Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson to Perform at Patsy Cline Theatre Dedication September 17, 2009 10:00AM – Breaking News (Winchester VA) - 45 Years after her tragic death, Patsy Cline’s hometown of Winchester Virginia has named a 1,327 seat theatre in her honor. The Patsy Cline Theatre, formerly the John Handley Auditorium built in 1923, will be dedicated on October 29, 2009, at a special concert featuring American music icon Willie Nelson, who wrote the song “Crazy” that launched both of their careers. “The naming of this landmark venue in her honor and having her friend Willie Nelson perform at the dedication highlights her legacy as a pioneer in American music and status as Winchester’s favorite daughter,” stated event promoter Christian P. Schweiger. Patsy Cline became the first women to headline her own show in Las Vegas, preformed at Carnegie Hall, received a Grammy Lifetime achievement award, and membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2002, CMT named her #1 on its list of the 40 Greatest Women of Country Music. Tickets to the Patsy Cline Theatre Dedication featuring Willie Nelson go on sale September 21, 2009 at 10:00 am on Ticketmaster.com UPDATE 9/21/2009 - Show is Sold Out - (30)

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