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Wild Rose was founded in 1988 by Wanda Vick, who had previously been a session musician for country music artist Lynn Anderson, and later a member of Porter Wagoner's road band Right Combination. [2] The group's co-founder, drummer Nancy Given, was also a former member of Right Combination. (Her then-husband was Brian Prout of Diamond Rio. [3])
Dolly Parton, one of the most successful female country artist in history. Country and pop music star, actress (most notably "9 to 5" and "Steel Magnolias"), songwriter. Best known for "I Will Always Love You," which she took to #1 on the country charts in 1974 and 1982; also covered by Whitney Houston for "The Bodyguard" soundtrack.
April 6 — Tammy Wynette, 55, top country female vocalist of the 1960s and 1970s, best known for hits "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" and "Stand By Your Man." (blood clot) April 16 — Rose Maddox , 71, female honky-tonk and rockabilly pioneer who fronted the Maddox Brothers and Rose (kidney failure)
This award is given to the new female artist who has gained initial fame or significantly greater recognition during the promotion of a debut or sophomore album within the eligibility period. The artist must have released a single that reached the Top 40 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs or the Mediabase Country charts. Any albums self-released ...
Lynn’s accolades include being the first woman named Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association, among many other industry firsts. She died Tuesday at her home at age 90.
Tammy Wynette, one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female singers, topped the singles chart for the last time with "Near You", a duet with her former husband George Jones. [10] The couple had divorced in 1975, but continued to release records together. [11]
The following is a list of notable outlaw country artists. List. A. Daniel Antopolsky [1] B. Scott H. Biram [2] Ed Bruce [3] C. Johnny Cash [4] Guy Clark [5] Lee ...
Believe: Songs of Faith from Today's Top Country & Christian Artists: Various Artists Arista Nashville 27 Big Iron World: Old Crow Medicine Show: Nettwerk 34 Billboard #1s: Classic Country: Various Artists Rhino 31 Black & Blue: Roy D. Mercer: Capitol Nashville 18 Black Cadillac: Rosanne Cash: Capitol Nashville 38 A Blue Collar Christmas ...