The Llano Country Opry will present “Reflections Of Patsy Cline” on Saturday, September 6, featuring Lisa Layne. Layne was the “Patsy Cline” in both the productions of “Always Patsy Cline” and “Just A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline.” She has performed in front of thousands and covered the entire country with her great ability to bring Patsy back to life.
The show begins at 2:30 PM and tickets are on sale online at www.heartoftexascountry.com, at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, or by calling (325) 247-5354. There will only be one performance.
Patsy’s husband, Charlie Dick personally endorsed Lisa Layne in her portrayal of his wife.
Born in Tyler, Texas, at the age of three her folks moved to Dallas where she began singing professionally at the tender age of four. She worked shows with her Dad, who is a professional musician, on and off thru her school years.
Lisa formed her first band just after high school. She was the lead vocalist and played Bass Guitar. This ultimately let to her being noticed by a local band, Vince Vance and The Valiants, which had had a taste of some major success. Lisa worked the road with them for 5 years. During that time they recorded the Christmas Smash "All I Want For Christmas Is You". Lisa was the singer on that record. Today it is recognized as the # 7 Christmas song of ALL Time.
With the success of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Lisa moved to Nashville. In Nashville she joined a very successful Beach Music Band and toured with them until 1995. In early 1995, Lisa won the role of Patsy Cline in the first National Tour of a "Closer Walk With Patsy Cline" She toured with that group for the better part of two years before joining the Nashville troupe as the lead in the same show. She performed at the Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville doing the Patsy show from 1998 thru 2000.
When it comes to singing a Patsy Cline song, nobody can touch Lisa Layne. She has the gift. If you close your eyes and listen you can feel Patsy's presence as Lisa sings. It is an awesome experience. “Reflections of Patsy Cline” runs the catalog of Patsy’s great songs and you get a feeling that you know Patsy at the conclusion of the production.
“If you are a Patsy Cline fan then this is the show for you,” Opry MC Tracy Pitcox said. “Lisa Layne captures Patsy’s spirit and highlights the biggest part of her many hits through her short but illustrious career.”
Other entertainers on the Llano Country Opry will include Stephanie Orias, Bode Barker, Chris McElrath, Kaye Tolson, Bode Barker Jr. , Bucille Snotgrass and Tom Tolson. Tracy Pitcox will MC the show.