The Guitars of the Country Music Hall of Fame
Kitty Wells
In 1952, Kitty Wells’ plaintive “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky-Tonk Angels” soared to # 1 on the strength of its protest against the stereotype of “bad” honky-tonk songs. Her success proved that women could sell records and headline shows, prompting record companies to open their rosters to other women. This mahogany Martin 00-15 was her first guitar.