Millie Kirkham
1923–2014 (age 91)
Singer
Biography
Millie Kirkham lent her crystalline soprano to some of the greatest recording sessions of the twentieth century, becoming a sought-after backing vocalist for legends such as Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Roy Orbison. Her signature breathing spotlights elevated countless songs with a shimmering angelic line that became instantly recognizable.
Celebrated for both her talent and her generous spirit, she helped define the Nashville sound for generations and left a luminous legacy that continues to inspire vocalists, remembered fondly at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.