Priscilla Mitchell (September 18, 1941 – September 24, 2014) was an American

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singer.

Biography

Priscilla Mitchell began as a

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singer in the 1950s as well as a background singer for NRC Records, and became most popular as a

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performer when she cut a string of duet recordings, in the 1960s, with country singer Roy Drusky. Drusky and Mitchell recorded a series of hits, their best-selling recordings being country music "cheating songs", including their biggest hit together, " Yes, Mr. Peters", released in 1965, becoming number 1 on the country charts. Priscilla graduated from Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, in 1959. Priscilla Mitchell was married to country singer,

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, actor, and session guitarist Jerry Reed from 1959 until his death on September 1, 2008; together they had two daughters, Seidina Ann Hubbard, and Charlotte Elaine (Lottie) Zavala, who are also country singers. The songs "It Comes and Goes" and "I Want That Boy" were also recorded under the name "Sadina". Mitchell died on September 24, 2014, following a short illness, six days after her 73rd birthday. She is survived by her daughters, her sister and her two grandchildren.

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mitchell, Priscilla 1941 births 2014 deaths American women country singers American country singer-songwriters National Recording Corporation artists Mercury Records artists 21st-century American women