Charlotte Denise "Charly" McClain (born March 26, 1956) is a retired American country music singer, best known for a string of hits during the 1980s. McClain's biggest hits include "Who's Cheatin' Who", "Sleepin' with the Radio On", and "Radio Heart".
Early life
Charlotte Denise "Charly" McClain was born in the city of Jackson, Tennessee McClain used it when she began her career playing hotel lounges. In 1981, McClain scored three Top-10 hits off her Surround Me with Love album: the title track, "Sleepin' with the Radio On", and "The Very Best Is You".
Charly McClain and Wayne Massey have no children together. However, Massey does have a son from his first marriage.
Several compilation albums of McClain's music have been released over the years. Probably the most noteworthy of these is 1999's Anthology. It included all of McClain's successful singles from her career with Epic. She continues to reside with her husband Wayne in the Memphis, Tennessee, area.
Discography
Awards and nominations
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!Year
!Organization
!Award
!Nominee/Work
!Result
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|1979
|Academy of Country Music Awards
|Top New Female Vocalist
|rowspan=2| Charly McClain
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|1980
|Music City News Country Awards
|Most Promising Female Artist
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|rowspan=3| 1984
|Academy of Country Music Awards
|Top Vocal Duo of the Year
|rowspan=2| Mickey Gilley and Charly McClain
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|rowspan=2| Music City News Country Awards
|Vocal Duo of the Year
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|Female Artist of the Year
|rowspan=3| Charly McClain
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|1985
|American Music Awards
|Favorite Country Female Video Artist
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|rowspan=2| 1986
|rowspan=2| Music City News Country Awards
|Female Artist of the Year
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|-
|Vocal Duo of the Year
|Charly McClain and Wayne Massey
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|}
References
External links
- CMT.com: Charly McClain