Marjorie Finlay

Marjorie Finlay (née Moehlenkamp; October 5, 1928 – June 1, 2003) was an American opera singer and television personality.

Finlay later had her own television program and served as an MC for El Show Pan-Americano in Puerto Rico.

[5] During the summer of 1951, Finlay studied at the Berkshire Music Center and then in New York City on the advice of musician Edwin McArthur.

[11][10] Moving to Puerto Rico, Finlay had her own television program and performed in concerts, operas, and supper clubs, including a two-week stint at the Caribe Hilton Hotel.

[14] She married Robert Finlay, president of Raymond Construction Company, on March 22, 1952, in Palm Beach, Florida.

[15] After her marriage, Finlay and her husband moved to Havana, Cuba, where his office was located before relocating to Puerto Rico due to political unrest.

In November 1968, Marjorie performed for five nights as the soprano lead in the opera "The Bartered Bride" (by Czech composer Bedřich Smetana) at the Victoria Theatre in Singapore.

[20][better source needed] Taylor Swift, her granddaughter, cited Finlay for inspiring her to pursue a career in music.

Finlay with Hal Friedricks in February 1950 after winning the ABC Music With the Girls talent contest.
Finlay's granddaughter, Taylor Swift , on her Speak Now World Tour in 2011. Swift has credited Finlay for inspiring her to pursue a music career. [ 1 ]