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Linda Martell (born Thelma Bynem; June 4, 1941) is an American singer. She became the first commercially successful black female artist in the country music field and the first to play the Grand Ole Opry. As one of the first African-American country performers, Martell helped influence the careers of future Nashville artists of color. [3] [4]
Pages in category "African-American women singers" The following 109 pages are in this category, out of 109 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
African-American women in the music industry have made significant contributions over the years. Stigmas surrounding African-American women during the 20th century may have made it difficult for them to have a strong presence in mainstream music. Despite this, women were still authoritative in genres of blues, jazz, and R&B.
Over the years, Black singers have used their voices to tell powerful stories, break racial barriers and transform lives. June may have been Black Music Month, but our reverence for the Black ...
African-American women singers (8 C, 108 P) Pages in category "African-American women musicians" ... This page was last edited on 2 May 2024, at 09:07 (UTC).
Charley Pride, Tracy Chapman, and Beyoncé—yes, really—are some of the Black country singers who have made their mark on the genre. 5 Black Country Singers Who Have Made History, Including ...
A pioneering Black country music artist, Bailey was the first African-American star of the Grand Ole Opry. He was a master harmonica player as well, with incredible rhythm and tone control.
This is a list of notable performers of rock music and other forms of popular music, and others directly associated with the music as producers, songwriters, or in other closely related roles, who died in 2024.