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Betsy Rutherford (Levera Elizabeth Wroten) was born on 11 February, 1944 in United States, is a Betsy Rutherford was performer of traditional music from the Appalachian. Discover Betsy Rutherford's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
| Popular As |
Levera Elizabeth Wroten |
| Occupation |
singer |
| Age |
47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
11 February 1944 |
| Birthday |
11 February |
| Birthplace |
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| Date of death |
March 12, 1991 |
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| Nationality |
United States
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Betsy Rutherford Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, Betsy Rutherford height not available right now. We will update Betsy Rutherford's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Betsy Rutherford Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Betsy Rutherford worth at the age of 47 years old? Betsy Rutherford’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. She is from United States. We have estimated Betsy Rutherford's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Her father, Clarence Wroten, was a singer and string band musician who performed with the Ruby Tonic Entertainers and had radio shows in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina, in the 1930s.
Her mother, Lola Montgomery Wroten, was a shape-note singer.
According to Betsy Rutherford, "Mom sang hymns; Daddy sang traditional string band music and played either his guitar, autoharp, or mouth-harp. Somebody was singing just about all the time."
Although she was born in Galax, Betsy Rutherford grew up in the Baltimore area.
She recorded her album, "Traditional Country Music," with string band musicians who were associated with Old Joe Clark's, a music cooperative in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Betsy Rutherford (February 11, 1944 in Galax, Virginia – March 12, 1991 in Galax) was a performer of traditional music from the Appalachian Mountains who was known for her powerful, authentic singing style.
In 1970, she recorded an album, "Traditional Country Music," which was released by Biograph Records in 1971.
For the album, she selected songs that she had collected, mostly from friends and relatives.
Betsy Rutherford was raised in a musical family.
She was related to acclaimed Galax-area musicians and early recording artists Fields, Crockett and Wade Ward, and Henry Whitter.
On December 17, 1971, she married John Coffey, a certified nurse anesthetist and string band musician, who accompanied her on the album and wrote the liner notes.
On November 20, 1971, the album received a favorable mention in Billboard Magazine, which said that the record "showed a definite non-Nashville approach and would appeal to folk enthusiasts as well."
She continued to perform during the next two decades, including a stint with the New Ruby Tonic Entertainers, named after her father's band.
She performed frequently at colleges and music festivals, including the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. She concluded every performance with a rendition of "Amazing Grace," which she lined out in the Primitive Baptist tradition.
Betsy Rutherford died at Galax Community Hospital on March 12, 1991.
Survivors included her husband and three daughters.
She is buried at Felts Memorial Cemetery in Galax.
She can be heard singing harmony vocals on "Rising Sun Melodies," a compilation of Ola Belle Reed songs released in 2010 by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
