Country Pop singer "Patsy Cline" performed at the The Mint Las Vegas in Downtown Las Vegas during November and December 1962. *She was the first major country singer to perform in Vegas. She received great reviews at her shows. *A return trip in early 1963 was in the works, however, Patsy was killed in a private plane crash in March 1963. *Today the Mint casino site is Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel.