Kitty Wells, a pioneering figure in country music, made history in 1952 as the first woman to top the country charts, a milestone that helped shape the genre's future. Her career spanned decades, with notable hits including a 1958 duet with Don Gibson and a 1958 ballad that marked her final No. 1. Born 101 years ago, her influence endured through covers by artists like Eddy Arnold and legacy songs that remain country classics.