She was often described as a country singer, although, like Skeeter Davis (to whom she has been frequently compared),[citation needed] her output varied.

In addition to working as a receptionist at a studio in Memphis, she took part in recording sessions across the Deep South, including sessions produced by Lincoln "Chips" Moman for Elvis Presley and on Percy Sledge’s "When a Man Loves a Woman" (a number one hit in the US in 1966).

[citation needed] Posey's first single, under the name Sandy Carmel, was "Kiss Me Goodnight" (1965), written by William Cates, which was coupled with "First Boy".

Assisted by Gary Walker, a music publisher who became her manager, Posey then made a demonstration recording of "Born a Woman", written by Martha Sharp.

[6] According to Posey, Chips Moman "went wild" when he heard this and helped her to obtain a contract with MGM in Nashville.

[9] "Born a Woman" is a song featuring prominent piano, understated strings and horns, and distinctive multitracked vocals.

Posey turned to the country music field in 1971, signing with Columbia Records with Billy Sherrill as producer.

Sherrill had just successfully turned another 1960s pop star, Jody Miller, into a leading country female vocalist, and it appeared Posey might be another one when the first single, "Bring Him Safely Home to Me" hit the top 20.

[citation needed] On February 4, 1969, Posey married James "Billy" Buchanan Robinson Jr.