On February 7, 1921, Wilma Lee Leary was born in Valley Head, West Virginia. Along with husband Stoney Cooper, she became a Grand Ole Opry member, and they scored four Top 10 hits from 1958-1961. Wilma Lee Cooper passed away September 13, 2011 at age 90. The Cooper's daughter, Carol Lee, went on to form a vocal group, backing up almost all the Grand Ole Opry acts from 1972 to 2012. | GatorRock

Though she has passed, the legacy of The First Lady of Bluegrass lives on. The Grand Ole Opry member began as a gospel singer in her family's group, "The Leary Family." Despite a struggling traditional Country Music genre in its time, Wilma Lee and her husband Stoney managed to reach the top ten four times. Watch this video of Wilma Lee Cooper performing her hit, "Big Midnight Special" from our Country's Family Reunion: 2 series. To see more Country's Family Reunion videos, go to tinyurl.com/CFR

🎸 A true pioneer takes the stage! Wilma Lee Cooper blazes through “Big Midnight Special” live on Country’s Family Reunion — proving why she’s a trailblazer in country and bluegrass history. 🔥🎶 Power, grit, and soul — this one’s a must-watch.. | The Bluegrass Channel