Edythe Wright

Edythe Wright (August 16, 1916[1] – October 27, 1965) was an American singer who performed from 1935 to 1939 with the band led by Tommy Dorsey.

[5] Wright's early exposure on network radio came via appearances with the orchestras of Frank Dailey and Joe Haymes.

[6] She won the job with Dailey out of 500 women who auditioned, enabling her to be heard six nights a week on CBS.

[7] Her network debut came on August 31, 1935, when she sang with Dailey's orchestra from the Meadowbrook Ballroom in Cedar Grove, New Jersey.

[10]: 107 Wright's acquaintance with an executive at Brown & Williamson tobacco company helped to secure a radio program for the Dorsey band.