State singer looks to rock hall of fame
Prolonged absence from music museum angered famous fans.

 
By Brandy McDonnell
Published: September 23, 2008

Oklahoma singer Wanda Jackson , widely regarded as the first woman to sing rock 'n' roll, is one step closer to entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum .

The Cleveland -based rock hall announced Monday the nominees for its 2009 class. Jackson is on the final ballot.

"I've been there once before, a few years ago, but I think maybe this is the year. Who knows,” Jackson said in a phone interview fro...


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