Grace Kerns

Grace Miriam Kerns (August 27, 1879 – September 10, 1936) was an American soprano, called the "Nightingale of the Trenches" for her popularity during World War I. She made over a hundred recordings during the 1910s.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 27, 1879, Died September 10, 1936

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1918

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 148 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 38127 10-in. 7/9/1912 O tiny boat Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38128 10-in. 7/9/1912 Asleep and awake Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38139 10-in. 7/18/1912 A snow flake Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38140 10-in. 7/18/1912 The snow man Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38141 10-in. 7/18/1912 A receipt for a valentine Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38142 10-in. 7/18/1912 My dear Jerusby Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38327 10-in. 10/11/1912 The blue bird Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with piano vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38328 10-in. 10/11/1912 A Christmas carol Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with piano vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38329 10-in. 10/11/1912 The umbrella man Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with piano vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38330 10-in. 10/11/1912 Playing soldier Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with piano vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38347 10-in. 10/17/1912 The last rose of summer Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38390 10-in. 11/1/1912 Sing, smile, slumber Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38543 10-in. 1/8/1913 I would that my love Grace Kerns ; Mildred Potter Female vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38548 10-in. 1/10/1913 Just a-wearyin' for you Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38569 10-in. 1/21/1913 Soul of my Saviour Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38570 10-in. 1/21/1913 Holy God, we praise thy name Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38571 10-in. 1/21/1913 O bread of heaven Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38572 10-in. 1/21/1913 Hear thy childern, gentle Jesus Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38573 10-in. 1/21/1913 Die Lorelei Grace Kerns ; Clara Moister ; Beulah Gaylord Young Female vocal trio, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38574 10-in. 1/21/1913 Stars of the summer night Grace Kerns ; Clara Moister ; Beulah Gaylord Young Female vocal trio, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38575 10-in. 1/21/1913 O Mother dear Jerusalem Grace Kerns ; Clara Moister ; Beulah Gaylord Young Female vocal trio, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38623 10-in. 2/10/1913 The Danube River Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38702 10-in. 3/18/1913 Ave Maria Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38846 10-in. 5/14/1913 Sweethearts Grace Kerns Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 38847 10-in. 5/14/1913 Oh! that we two were maying Craig Campbell ; Grace Kerns Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
(Results 26-50 of 148 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kerns, Grace," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115311.

Kerns, Grace. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115311.

"Kerns, Grace." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115311

External Sources

Wikipedia: Grace Kerns

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Kerns, Grace, 1866-1936 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2010105976

Wikidata: Grace Kerns - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q114445244

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/157520948

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