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∙ 8y agoYou are probably referring to Bessie Smith, whose vocal skills earned her that nickname. By 1923, she had a recording contract with a major label, was performing on radio, and was popularizing the blues with both black and white audiences. One of her biggest hits of the 1920s was "Downhearted Blues."
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∙ 13y agoBessie smith
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The empress of the blues?
Bessie Smith
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Bessie smith
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What was Bessie Smith nicknamed?
Empress of the Blues
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THAT she was popular and bassie sang type of music called blues.
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