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Little Miss Cornshucks

Little Miss Cornshucks (or Lil' Miss Cornshucks) was the stage name of Mildred Jorman (born Mildred Elizabeth Cummings; May 26, 1923 – November 11, 1999). She was an American rhythm and blues and jazz singer and songwriter. In her stage show from the 1940s and early 1950s she portrayed herself as a simple farm girl. Her vocal style inspired later R&B and soul singers, among them LaVern Baker…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
May 26th, 1923
Died
November 11th, 1999
Labels
Chess
Last updated: February 7th, 2015

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