Annette Hanshaw | |
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 Hanshaw, c. 1934 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Catherine Annette Hanshaw |
| Born | October 18, 1901 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 1985 (aged 83) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1926–1937 |
| Labels | Pathé, Perfect, Columbia |
| Spouse(s) | Herman "Wally" Rose (m. 1929–1954; his death) Herb Kurtin (m. 1974–1985; her death) |
Catherine Annette Hanshaw (October 18, 1901 – March 13, 1985) was an American Jazz Age singer. She was one of the most popular radio stars of the late 1920s and early 1930s, with many of her most notable performances taking place on NBC's Maxwell House Show Boat. Over four million of her records had been sold by 1934, following the peak of her popularity.[1]
In her ten-year recording career, she recorded about 250 sides.[2] In a 1934 poll conducted by Radio Stars magazine, she received the title of best female popular singer (Bing Crosby was voted the best male popular singer). Second place went to Ethel Shutta, third place went to Ruth Etting, and fourth place went to Kate Smith.[3]
- ^ Matthews, Chester (November 10, 1934). "Apples—Swastikas—Parabolas". Radio Guide. United States. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ^ Garrick, David (2016). "Annette Hanshaw Biography". Jazz Age 1920s. jazzage1920s.com. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ^ Staff (June 1934). "They Win!". Radio Stars. New York: Dell Publishing. Retrieved November 15, 2015.