The first song by a female solo artist to reach number one on the Billboard music charts was Tammy by Debbie Reynolds .
Other successes include The Affairs of Dobie Gillis ( 1953 ) , Susan Slept Here ( 1954 ) , Bundle of Joy ( 1956 Golden Globe nomination ) , The Catered Affair ( 1956 National Board of Review Best Supporting Actress Winner ) , and Tammy and the Bachelor ( 1957 ) , in which her performance of the song `` Tammy '' became the first song by a female solo artist to reach number one on the Billboard music charts .
Debbie Reynolds