Annette Hanshaw

American singer (1901-1985)

Born: 18 October 1901
Manhattan
Died: 13 March 1985
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1926–
Record labels: Pathé

Biography

Annette Hanshaw was a jazz musician who played voice. Annette Hanshaw was born on 18 October 1901 in Manhattan and died on 13 March 1985 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Pathé.

Catherine Annette Hanshaw (October 18, 1901 – March 13, 1985) was an American Jazz Age singer. She was one of the most popular radio stars of the late 1920s and early 1930s, with many of her most notable performances taking place on NBC's Maxwell House Show Boat. Over four million of her records had been sold by 1934, following the peak of her popularity. In her ten-year recording career, she recorded about 250 sides. In a 1934 poll conducted by Radio Stars magazine, she received the title of best female popular singer (Bing Crosby was voted the best male popular singer). Second place went to Ethel Shutta, third place went to Ruth Etting, and fourth place went to Kate Smith.

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