American country singer-yodeler, songwriter, guitarist, columnist, TV/radio host.
Born June 27, 1924 · Old Forge, Pennsylvania, USA.
Died September 23, 2003 · Van Nuys, California, USA .
She was known as the Queen of the Yodelers.
She was one of the first women to enjoy major success as a country music singer in the 1940’s although she and her contemporaries were greatly overshadowed by the blockbuster career of Kitty Wells during the 1950’s by which time Rosalie’s career had long since peaked although she remained active.
She was also known for her yodeling duets with Elton Britt. In 1950, she charted on the country charts with Britt with Quicksilver, which hit #3; and in 1951 with Mockin’ Bird Hill, which hit #13.
She charted twice on the country charts as a solo artist in 1946--first with I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart, which hit #5; and Guitar Polka (Old Monterey), which hit #3. She also charted once as a songwriter on the country charts, this time in 1947 with You’re Not My Darlin’ Anymore by Gene Autry (co-written by Fred Rose & Sam Martin); the song hit #3.
Miss Allen had strong opinions about country music and wrote articles and columns for publications such as the National Jamboree, Country Sound Roundup and Hoedown.
In 1999, she became the first woman inducted into the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame.