Annie Laurie was a notable American blues and rhythm & blues singer during the 1940s and 1950s. Her signature sound was characterized by a deep, soulful voice resonating with the stylistic elements of traditional blues and the emerging rhythm & blues genre. She gained significant recognition for her hit single "Since I Fell for You" in 1947. Laurie's contribution to the music industry was instrumental in maintaining the popularity of the blues genre during the post-war era and shaping the evolution of rhythm & blues.