From radio broadcasts to Hollywood musicals: the amazing fate of Kay Armen The legendary Kay Armen (real name Armenui Manoogian) is an outstanding American singer, actress and composer of Armenian descent, whose creative career spanned almost six decades. Possessing a deep and familiar contralto voice, she became one of the most prominent figures in American popular music of the 1940s and 1950s. Born on November 2, 1915 in Chicago to a family of Armenian immigrants, Armanohi showed vocal talent from childhood. She began her career in the entertainment business at WSM radio station in Nashville, and by 1947 she had achieved national fame with her weekly music show, "Kay Ehrman - Songs," on NBC-Blue. Music critics and specialized publications, including Opera News, rightly considered her one of the greatest pop contraltos of her time. In addition to successful radio broadcasts and numerous record recordings, Kay Ehrman has graced the stage of Broadway musicals, nightclubs and cinema. Her most famous film success was her role in the MGM musical Hit the Deck (1955), where she starred alongside Debbie Reynolds and Vic Damon, performing the iconic final number "Hallelujah". After that, Erman also starred in television series and films, such as Love and Marriage (1959) and Parenthood (1981) with Burt Reynolds. In addition, she proved herself to be a talented composer, and wrote the songs "Be good to yourself" and "My love and I". Throughout her life, Kay Erman remained closely connected to her Armenian roots and an active cultural activist. Her contribution to the arts has been recognized by the highest state and church awards, including the Handel Medal from the City of New York and the Order of St. Sahak - St. Masrop, awarded by the Catholic All-Armenian Karkin II. The singer died on October 3, 2011 in New York at the age of 96, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.

From radio broadcasts to Hollywood musicals: the amazing fate of Kay Armen The legendary Kay Armen (real name Armenui Manoogian) is an outstanding American singer, actress and composer of Armenian descent, whose creative career spanned almost six decades. Possessing a deep and familiar contralto voice, she became one of the most prominent figures in American popular music of the 1940s and 1950s. Born on November 2, 1915 in Chicago to a family of Armenian immigrants, Armanohi showed vocal talent from childhood. She began her career in the entertainment business at WSM radio station in Nashville, and by 1947 she had achieved national fame with her weekly music show, "Kay Ehrman - Songs," on NBC-Blue. Music critics and specialized publications, including Opera News, rightly considered her one of the greatest pop contraltos of her time. In addition to successful radio broadcasts and numerous record recordings, Kay Ehrman has graced the stage of Broadway musicals, nightclubs and cinema. Her most famous film success was her role in the MGM musical Hit the Deck (1955), where she starred alongside Debbie Reynolds and Vic Damon, performing the iconic final number "Hallelujah". After that, Erman also starred in television series and films, such as Love and Marriage (1959) and Parenthood (1981) with Burt Reynolds. In addition, she proved herself to be a talented composer, and wrote the songs "Be good to yourself" and "My love and I". Throughout her life, Kay Erman remained closely connected to her Armenian roots and an active cultural activist. Her contribution to the arts has been recognized by the highest state and church awards, including the Handel Medal from the City of New York and the Order of St. Sahak - St. Masrop, awarded by the Catholic All-Armenian Karkin II. The singer died on October 3, 2011 in New York at the age of 96, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.