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October 20, 1925
Helen Hagstrom was born in Cash (Craighead County). Hagstrom, under the name of Carolina Cotton, is best known for her country and western swing music and yodeling, as well as her appearances in numerous television specials, radio programs, and films. Nicknamed “The Yodeling Blonde Bombshell,” Carolina Cotton was an entertainer and teacher throughout her life.