Anita Bryant, born on March 25, 1940, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, is an American singer, beauty queen, and controversial figure in the realm of LGBTQ+ rights. Raised in a devout Southern Baptist family, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma, Grammy-nominated singer and prominent booster of orange juice and other products who became known over the second half of her life for her ...

Johnson at the White House and performing a song at his funeral. Anita Bryant in 1969. Former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating said Bryant's talent was admired by many Oklahomans. "Those of my ...

Anita Bryant, a beauty queen ... Ms. Bryant performed the song at Johnson’s funeral in 1973. She was also a highly coveted corporate ambassador, promoting products including Coca-Cola, Kraft ...

The following year, she released this pop single. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PAPER ROSES") ANITA BRYANT: (Singing) Paper roses. Paper roses. WATSON: "Paper Roses" sold 1 million copies. It was one of ...

The following year, she released this pop single. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PAPER ROSES") ANITA BRYANT: (Singing) Paper roses. Paper roses. WATSON: "Paper Roses" sold 1 million copies. It was one of her ...