Remembering Sammi Smith (August 5, 1943 – February 12, 2005) She was an American country music singer and songwriter. Born Jewel Faye Smith, she is best known for her 1971 country-pop crossover hit "Help Me Make It Through the Night", which was written by Kris Kristofferson. She became one of the few women in the outlaw country movement during the 1970s. (Wiki) #sammismith #kriskristofferson #countymusic #dimestoreradio | Dime Store Radio

On this day in Music History - February 12, 2005 Sammi Smith, best known for the 1971 Billboard #8 hit, "Help Me Make It Through the Night", died of emphysema at the age of 61. She won a Grammy award for her rendition of the song written by Kris Kristofferson, establishing him as a leading Nashville songwriter. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio

August 5, 1943 Sammi Smith was born in Orange, California. She received a Grammy award for her 1971 cross-over hit of Kris Kristofferson's "Help Me Make It Through The Night". Sammi passed away February 12, 2005 at age 61. | GatorRock

Remembering Sammi Smith (August 5, 1943 – February 12, 2005) She was an American country music singer and songwriter. Born Jewel Faye Smith, she is best known for her 1971 country-pop crossover hit "Help Me Make It Through the Night", which was written by Kris Kristofferson. She became one of the few women in the outlaw country movement during the 1970s. (Wiki) #sammismith #countymusic #dimestoreradio | Dime Store Radio

Remembering Sammi Smith (August 5, 1943 – February 12, 2005) She was an American country music singer and songwriter. Born Jewel Faye Smith, she is best known for her 1971 country-pop crossover hit "Help Me Make It Through the Night", which was written by Kris Kristofferson. She became one of the few women in the outlaw country movement during the 1970s. (Wiki) Here she is Willie Nelson performing "Georgia on a Fast Train" in 1974. #sammismith #willienelson #billyjoeshaver #sammismith #countymus