The famous country artist who had a hit in 1957 with “Walkin’ After Midnight” was Patsy Cline.
Patsy Cline (1932-1963) was an American country music singer. She was one of the most influential and acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th century. Her 1957 song “Walkin’ After Midnight” was a crossover hit, reaching the top of the country music charts and becoming her first single to reach the Billboard Hot 100. She had a total of 11 singles reach the top of the country music charts. Cline died in a plane crash in 1963 at the age of 30.