Rattlesnake Annie

Rattlesnake Annie was born Rosan Gallimore and raised on her family's cotton and tobacco farm near Puryear, Tennessee. Her father was a renowned blues and country singer, and in her spare time Annie began writing poetry and learning to play the guitar. When she was about 12, she and two cousins formed the Gallimore Sisters and performed professionally at local churches and political rallies, as well as funerals. In 1953, the Gallimores appeared on TV in Paris, Tennessee and won first prize and a chance to appear on the Grand Ole Opry in a statewide talent contest. After high s...