|
 Singing with Grandma in church at age
four... starring on her own radio show at eleven... a onetime
"Little
Miss Sunbeam Bread" and performer on the
"Corn Belt Country Style"
TV program ... featured performer on the Illinois Country Opry Show ... appearing
on the Grand Ole Opry at seventeen ... later a regular on the
New Salem
and Nashville Sound country oprys ...
Pam Gilbert has long been
a fan favorite.
Her powerful voice, dynamic stage presence and captivating
personality made Pam a guaranteed draw at midwest country music shows for many
years. During the 1970's, Pam seasoned her talent, appearing on stage with such
greats as Dolly Parton, Marty Robbins, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Merle Haggard, The
Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Clark, Mel Tillis, Bill Anderson, Billy "Crash" Craddock and
many others at Petersburg's Illinois Country Opry.
 In the following years, Pam raised a family
while performing guest spots on local opry shows and appearing as a regular on the
New
Salem Country Opry in Petersburg and the
Nashville Sound Country Opry in
Mason City, Illinois. She also made time to act as a cheerleading coach at PORTA
High School, and to take up a part-time career as a dental assistant. And as always,
she takes great pride in maintaining a beautifully decorated home. Along the way,
Pam has also garnered the praise of Illinois Country Music Association fans, winning the
"Female
Vocalist of the Year" award in 1991, and in 1993 the I.C.M.A.
"Entertainer
of the Year" trophy.
Although cutting back on appearances the last couple of
years, Pam has kept plenty busy with children, stepchildren and now grandchildren. But,
the musical future is still being written for this young lady! |
