Kate Smith
/ˌkeɪt ˈsmɪθ/
/ˌkeɪt ˈsmɪθ/
- (1909-86) a US singer. She became famous during the Second World War for her version of God Bless America and for travelling thousands of miles to entertain the military forces. Smith recorded about 3 000 songs including her theme song, When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain, which began her radio shows in the 1930s and the 1940s. She later had her own television series, (1950-56).