Before the wildfire popularity of her irresistible classic, “Harper Valley PTA,” Jeannie C. Riley was known as Jeanne Stephenson before marrying a man named Mickey Riley when she was just 18 years old – and slightly more than a year later, she discovered she was pregnant. Jeannie and Mickey welcomed their baby into the world […] More
“Harper Valley PTA” Makes History & Earns Iconic Status In the sea of country songs released over the course of history, few go on to be universally recognized by people of all ages. But you would be hard-pressed to find any country fan that isn’t familiar with “Harper Valley PTA.” Released in 1968 by Jeannie C. […] More
Watch this sassy and smart mother take on her child’s own PTA association in a moment that addresses hypocrisy during the late ’70s when that was a common theme folks were fed up with. Portrayed by the legendary actress, Barbara Eden, this widowed single mother is just trying to make a living and enjoy her […] More
At just 12 years old, Jamie-Lee sure knows how to turn on the sass! She definitely needed it during her performance of the iconic song “Harper Valley PTA” at the Blacktown Show Talent Quest in 2009. Jamie-Lee sang the classic and humorous story of a recent widow, Mrs. Johnson, who receives a letter from the […] More
