See Photos of Helen Cornelius, Who Had Duet Hits with Jim Ed Brown, over the Years

See photos of Helen Cornelius, who had duet hits with Jim Ed Brown, over the years

Helen Cornelius, who died on July 18, had duet hits with Jim Ed Brown in the late '70s to early '80s and won the CMA Awards' Vocal Duo of the Year.

Helen Cornelius, Country Music Legend, Dies Age 83

Helen Cornelius started her life living on a farm, and as she had musical siblings, she also became a talented performer. Ahead of the weekend, the news arrived that she had passed away aged 83. She was well-known for performing hit songs with Jim Ed Brown. The News Of Her Passing The Official Helen Cornelius Fan Page on Facebook delivered the news of the death of the singer-songwriter and actress. In part, the notice said: I’ve heard from Chri…

'70s and '80s Country Music Singer Dead at 83: RIP to Helen Cornelius

Helen Cornelius, the legendary country music singer best known for her hit duets with Jim Ed Brown, has passed away. The singer died at 83 on the morning of July 18, according to a post on her official fan page. No cause of death was given. Cornelius was born on December 6, 1941, to Joseph and Lu Elsie Johnson. She grew up on a farm in Missouri with her seven siblings, according to her official biography. She began performing music at age 5 and …

Helen Cornelius (1941-2025) - Find a Grave...

Singer/songwriter. Born Helen Lorene Johnson, she married Lewis Ross Cornelius after completing high school. They were married in 1959, and had three children. They divorced in 1980. She had began working as a secretary before landing a job as a songwriter in Nashville in 1970. By the mid-1970s, her songs had been recorded by several mainstream country artists including Connie Smith, Reba McEntire, and The Oak Ridge Boys. She signed with Columbi…