Q: In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
Virginia Wynette Pugh ( usually known as Tammy Wynette , May 5 , 1942 April 6 , 1998 ) , was an American country music singer .
A:
Tammy Wynette ( ; born Virginia Wynette Pugh ; May 5 , 1942 April 6 , 1998 ) , was an American country music singer-songwriter and one of country music 's best-known artists and biggest-selling female singers .