Janie Fricke's 'Tell Me a Lie' Endures as Country Classic

Country singer Janie Fricke's 1983 hit 'Tell Me a Lie' remains a fan favorite 43 years later. The song, originally recorded by Lynn Anderson in 1974, was covered by several artists before Fricke put her own spin on it.

Fricke's version of the song, released as a single in September 1983, topped the charts, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the Radio & Records chart. The song tells the tale of a person attracted to someone who is off-limits.

Interestingly, Fricke began her music career singing in a church where her mother played piano. She went on to become a successful jingle singer for brands like Coca-Cola, United Airlines, and Red Lobster before achieving success as a country artist.