Sweet Georgia Brown (2)

"Georgia Brown" aka "Sweet Georgia Brown", born Juanita Vastine, was best known as a member of Roy Lanham's Whipporwills, which she joined in 1950 and spent 6-7 years singing with. According to music researcher Greg Adams, the group toured the Midwest United States extensively, and also had extended residences in Hollywood, appearing for a time on a radio program hosted by Smiley Burnette. Juanita grew up in Butler, Kentucky, and in 1942, was hired as a vocalist for WLW's Moon River program in Cincinatti, where she performed under the name Georgia Brown. In addition to Moon River, she sang on Ruth Lyons' programs and as part of the trio Mary, Jean, and Betty. Juanita passed away September 11, 2012 at age 94.