Patty Loveless Biography

Patty Loveless is an American country music singer. She started performing in her teenage years before making her first recording contract with MCA Records’ Nashville division in 1985. While her first few releases were unsuccessful, she broke through by decade’s end with a cover of George Jones’s “If My Heart Had Windows”.

10 Quick Facts About Patty Loveless

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Name: Patricia Lee Ramey

Age: 68 Years Old
Birthday: 4th of January
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
Nationality: American
Occupation: Country Music Singer

Marital Status: Married
Salary: Not Available
Net worth: $14 million

Patty Loveless Age

Loveless is 68 years old, she was born on January 4, 1957, in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 4 January, and her birth sign is Capricorn.

Patty Loveless Height

Patty Loveless stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).

Patty Loveless Weight

Loveless weighs 143 lbs (65 kg).

Early Life and Education

Loveless was born Patricia Lee Ramey on January 4, 1957, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Naomi (née Bowling; 1921–2006) and John Ramey (1921–1979). She is the sixth of seven children. Through her patriline, Loveless is a distant cousin of country singers Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. She was brought up in nearby Elkhorn City, Kentucky, where her father worked in a coal mine. He acquired black lung disease as a result of the job, forcing the family to move to Louisville, Kentucky, to facilitate his medical treatments. John Ramey passed of the disease in 1979.

By the time she was 11, she started playing guitar and writing songs with her brother Roger, which led to the two of them performing together at local events. The two were found at one such show by the Wilburn Brothers. The duo did not consider her mature enough for a musical career at the time and encouraged her to keep performing.

After she graduated from high school, she started touring with the Wilburn Brothers as a vocalist in their touring band. In 1973, she married the band’s drummer, Terry Lovelace, the same year, and moved with him to Charlotte, North Carolina. At this point, she changed the spelling of her name to Patty Loveless, a variant of her married name.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

In 1985, brother Roger positioned Patty to record demos in a Nashville studio. Her tape drew interest from three record labels, with MCA talent executive and producer Tony Brown making the most powerful play for the singer.

Major Achievements and Contributions

Loveless has obtained five Country Music Association awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, one American Music Award, and two Grammy Awards.

Personal Life

Patty Loveless Family, Parents

Loveless was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, and raised in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, and Louisville, Kentucky. She was the sixth of seven children born to Naomie (mother) and John Ramey (father) of Elkhorn City, Kentucky. Like many men in the area, Mr. Ramey worked as a coal miner.

Patty Loveless Siblings

Loveless is the sixth of seven children. Her brother, Roger Ramey, and sister, Dottie Ramey, performed together as the “Swinging Rameys” in Eastern Kentucky clubs. Dottie passed away in 1996.

Patty Loveless Husband

Patty is currently married to Emory Gordy Jr., three years after divorcing her first husband, Terry Lovelace, in 1986 whom she performed in a pickup band based in Kings Mountain. The couple does not have any child as for now however we’re keeping tabs and will update once there’s more information on this.

Patty Loveless Children

Loveless does not have any children with her present husband, Emory Gordy Jr.

Patty Loveless Net Worth

Patty Loveless’ net worth is estimated at 14 million dollars.. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Country Musician. Through her various sources of income, Patty has been able to accumulate a good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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