Elsie McWilliams
Elsie McWilliams | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elsie Williamson June 1, 1896 Harperville, Mississippi |
| Died | December 30, 1985 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | songwriter |
| Known for | Jimmie Rodgers |
| Notable work | Blue Yodel |
Elsie McWilliams (nee Williamson, June 1, 1896 – December 30, 1985) was a songwriter who wrote for Jimmie Rodgers. McWilliams, even though she is only officially credited with writing twenty songs, actually wrote or co-wrote 39 songs for Rodgers. McWilliams was his most frequent collaborator. She was the first woman to make a career as a country music songwriter.