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Cline who was the first solo female artist elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

patsy

(Other definitions for patsy that I've seen before include "Fall guy - girl's name" , "One who is taken advantage of (mainly US)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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