Wilma Lee Cooper - The Tramp On The Street [c.1953].

[Written by Grady Cole And Hazel Cole]. Poss. Adapted from 1877 "Only A Tramp" by Dr. Addison D. Crabtre. 1st. Recorded 1926 by Rufus K. Stanley as "Only A Tramp" 1933 by Uncle Pete and Louise as "Only A Tramp" 1st. Recorded 1939 by Grady And Hazel Cole as "The Tramp On The Street" 1946 By Molly O''Day 1947 by Wilma Lee Cooper Circa 1947 by Bill Carlisle Circa 1947 by Maddox Brothers and Rose 1949 by Hank Williams (Live) From A Radio Transcription Circa 1953. Unissued - Released on CD - "Country Girls Sing 30 Hillbilly & Western Songs" [ 2009] WILMA LEE Born Wilma Leigh Leary in Valley Head WV [1921 - 2011] aka "The First Lady of Bluegrass"... Active from 1938 to 2001 Recorded with Stoney Cooper From 1947 to 1976 Member of the "Grand Ole Opry" from 1957 to 2001 Wilma Lee Recorded Solo Until Circa 2000 AWARDS 1950 - Harvard University "America's Most Authentic Mountain Singer" 1974 - First Lady of Bluegrass by Smithsonian Institute 1994 - Distinguished Achievement Award by IBMA 1999 - The Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame Golden Harp and The Golden Voice Award for 50 Years in Country Music 1999 - Stoney and Wilma Lee George D. Hay Memorial Foundation Hall of Fame 2001 Preservation Hall of Greats 28 September 2010 Wilma Lee Joined the OPRY Cast at the Grand Re - Opening for a Group Sing - Along 2023 - International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame