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Bobbie Gentry (Roberta Lee Streeter) was born on 27 July, 1944 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA, is a soundtrack,actress,writer. Discover Bobbie Gentry'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 80 years old?

Popular As Roberta Lee Streeter
Occupation soundtrack,actress,writer
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 27 July, 1944
Birthday 27 July
Birthplace Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA
Nationality United States

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Bobbie Gentry Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Bobbie Gentry's Husband?

Her husband is Jim Stafford (15 October 1978 - 1979) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Tom Toutant (17 August 1976 - 1977) ( divorced), William Fisk Harrah (18 December 1969 - 16 April 1970) ( divorced)

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Husband Jim Stafford (15 October 1978 - 1979) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Tom Toutant (17 August 1976 - 1977) ( divorced), William Fisk Harrah (18 December 1969 - 16 April 1970) ( divorced)
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Bobbie Gentry Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bobbie Gentry worth at the age of 80 years old? Bobbie Gentry’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Bobbie Gentry's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1944

Country singer/songwriter Bobbie Gentry was born Roberta Lee Streeter on July 27, 1944 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Gentry grew up in poverty on her grandparents' farm after her parents divorced when she was a little girl. She learned to play piano by watching the church pianist. Her grandmother traded a milk cow for a piano so Bobbie could practice regularly. She wrote her first song "My Dog Sergeant is a Good Dog" on the piano; she later used this song as a humorous part of her nightclub act. At age six, Gentry went to live with her father in Greenwood, Mississippi, where she attended elementary school. Bobbie next moved to Palm Springs, California to live with her mother. It was during this time she taught herself how to play the banjo, guitar, bass and vibes.

1952

At age 14, Gentry took her stage name from the 1952 movie Ruby Gentry (1952). She briefly worked as a dancer and singer in a Las Vegas revue show called Folies Bergere before moving back to California. Bobbie studied philosophy at UCLA and subsequently transferred to the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music, where she majored in theory, counterpoint and composition while working as a secretary to keep herself afloat.

1960

She began performing at a country club while still in high school and graduated from Palm Valley School in 1960.

1967

In 1967, Gentry scored a massive smash hit with the moody and compelling story song "Ode to Billie Joe", which peaked at number one on the Billboard pop charts for a whole month. Bobbie won three Grammy Awards for this song, including Best New Artist and Best Vocal Performance by a Female.

In addition, the Academy of Country Music named Gentry the Top New Female Vocalist of 1967. "Ode to Billie Joe" has been covered by such artists as Sinéad O'Connor, Tammy Wynette, Patti Smith and Ike Turner & Tina Turner. Gentry had only modest success with the offbeat "Okolona River Bottom Band" and a spirited rendition of Doug Kershaw's "Louisiana Man". Bobbie recorded three charming duets with Glen Campbell which included a cover of "Let It Be Me" by The Everly Brothers. Bobbie had another substantial Top 30 hit with the sassy "Fancy", which did well on both the pop and country charts.

1969

Hit #113 on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1969 with "Touch 'Em with Love" (Capitol 2501)

1974

In 1974, Gentry hosted her own short-lived TV variety show.

That same year, she wrote and sung the haunting ending credits theme song "Another Day, Another Time" for the terrific redneck exploitation winner Macon County Line (1974).

1991

(Reba McEntire had a Top 10 country hit with her 1991 cover of this particular song). In Europe, Gentry enjoyed a number one hit in England with "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" and a Top 40 success with "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head". In the late 60s, she headlined her own Las Vegas revue show in which she did the dance choreography, designed the costumes, and even wrote and arranged the music.

1999

Bobbie Gentry's song, "Ode to Billy Joe" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

2003

In a 2003 CMT poll, Bobbie Gentry's song "Fancy" was ranked #27 as one of the 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music. Inexplicably, "Ode to Billy Joe" was not on the list.

2008

In December 2008, Bobbie Gentry was inducted into the Mississippi Musician's Hall of Fame.

2018

Currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee [December 2018].