Harper Valley PTA, written by Tom T. Hall is released and immediately goes to top both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Song charts, marking Riley’s success as an overnight sensation
1968 Jeannie C. Riley Riley is nominated for 2 Grammys, Record of the Year, Best New Artist, and wins Best Female Country Vocal performance for Harper Valley PTA.” She was also is nominated for two CMA Awards, Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year, and wins Single of the Year also for “Harper Valley PTA.”