Historical Artist Profile

Ketty Lester

Biography & Overview

Ketty Lester (born Revoyda Frierson; August 16, 1934) is an American singer and actress known for her 1961 hit single "Love Letters", which reached the top 5 of the charts in the US and the UK. She is also known for her role as Hester-Sue Terhune on the American television series Little House on the Prairie. In 2022, she was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Billboard Tracking History 1 Charted Tracks
"Love Letters" Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #5
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Official Charts History 2 Charted Tracks
"Love Letters" Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #4
"But Not For Me" Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #45