I'm a new fan....she seemed so sweet. I was in vietnam when her record came out. So nice to see a yodeling black woman singing in the grande old opry......very nice voice
That’s my lady!!! She frequented the store I worked often in Leesville but I always enjoyed seeing her! I also went to school with her grandson! Love you Ms Thelma!
I've been a country singer for more than 50 years and was aware of Linda way back. I bought her single of "Bad Case of the Blues" when it came out, and still have it (I've always assumed Curly Chalker did that great steel work), and learned "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" from her recording. Great to see she's getting some props. I've read articles about Black Country singers and they name Tina Turner, The Pointer Sisters (pff), but never a mention of Linda.
Im a lifelong Country Music fan and never heard of her until today. Been on TH-cam listening to her music. Very impressed. Looking forward to watching her story.
BRAVA! Until today, I had never heard of your grandmother breaking through the glass ceiling of country music ... and I'm a Black woman who watched Hee-Haw! What a brave and beautiful soul!
I simply cannot wait for this to be completed. When I was a child, and a teenager, I used to spin the old plantation recordings over and over again, as part of my musical development. I would later have a hit or miss career in the bluegrass field, and Linda Martell was an influence upon me and my singing, even as a white male. Her record was amongst my very favorites. My mother had lovingly developed a deep record collection through the 1960's and I was the beneficiary. I'm so delighted to find this documentary in production and to find one of my earliest influences to still be amongst us and her story finally to be told! Please let me know how I can help spread the word to bring this to fruition, and please send your grandmother my humble thanks for her impact upon my own personal development as a singer and musician! Travers Chandler
Thanks for posting. Recently found out about her and love her yodeling. Would love to see a full length documentary made about her. I think this is what critical race theory is all about and why so many do not want it to be known that so many black Americans have added so much richness to our American culture. You are a wonderful granddaughter and I'm sure your grandmother loves you dearly.
I sent an email to Margie Singleton ( Shelby's ex wife ) and let her know I'm so glad Linda Martell is getting her recognition. I realize Margie is his ex, but thought I'd throw in my two cents!!
The first time I really heard about her was from country Christmas that Dolly Parton put out. I knew her in just list of names but it wasn’t till then I started to look deeper. Then I found the Jill Johnson.(Jill’s veranda). I love Linda’s music and excited to know more about her. Thank you Linda for opening that door so girls like us can dream.
Sherri Shepherd honored Ms Martell on her show yesterday, as she’s doing this every episode for Black History Month. Then I jumped down the rabbit hole. Lol I grew up listening to country (not exactly my thing as an adult, but sometimes it brings back some good memories). I would love to watch the documentary about this courageous lady. I hope it gets more recognition - I wish Sherri had known or said something about the documentary. But I do hope you have more than just me looking her up and learning something new - especially what a beautiful voice ❤
I’m a fan of your Grandmother. I’d love to do an interview with your Grandmother, Linda Martell for my talk show. Is that possible? We could even do it zoom. I can send you a list of celebrities and singers who’ve been on my show and that I’ve worked with in the music business. I also wouldn’t mind helping you find interviews for your documentary and helping you in any way I can. I don’t want anything from you as I’m sure you get approached for scams I’m just wanting to spread some love and light on her. Her story is important.
I just found her by googling some stuff and I never imagined I'd come across this lady. Her story is so interesting!!! I'm so ready for the documentary!!!
That's how I discovered her. They played her song on the closing credits and I immediately starting researching her and went down the Linda Martell rabbit hole. I have fallen in love.
Can't wait to see and hear the full story. I just listened to her song from a reaction video by Twinzisthenewtrendz and was pleasantly surprised and decided to look her up. Glad I did. Thanks for sharing.
First heard Ms. Martell's name mentioned in this whole Beyonce crossover thing. When I looked her up and saw the Hee Haw clip I was blown away by her beauty and wholesomeness. Given her God given talent and range of voice it is a mystery as to how she never Rose to Superstar status. Maybe AI can do a duet between her and Charlie Pride.
I am 60 and am just learning about her. PJ DJ ROCK just did a reaction video on her and he posted a link to a rolling stone article. That article left me frustrated and angry about how she was treated. I found what there is of her music, country and R&B online. Another incredible talent wasted because of racism and sexism. I do have to wonder, though. Given the fact that the music industry is so brutal and very few who go to Nashville ever make, is it possible that she just did not want it bad enough to keep fighting this uphill battle? I am not trying to put it all on her or "blame the victim", but Most of the artist I grew up listening to spent a couple of decades building a fan base with brutal touring schedules. After all, she had such a promising start. I just have to wonder if she gave up too soon. It would be very interesting to hear Linda speak on this point.
Yeah I've only recently heard of this artist I mean I know about of course when it comes to Black faces in country music most people mentioned Charlie pride really love the yodeling in bad case of the blues
I just learned about this. Its such an awful thing to be mistreated for more than 50 years. Such a good and talented person deserves so much better. My aunt sang in the Sweet Inspirations and background for Elvis and she has seen some of this ugliness. Not from Elvis but from those in the country space. I love country and I think it is in a better space now. Country should stay conservative and wholesome for families. Linda Martell is a perfect example of what country music is. Everlasting
Country music is a genre of popular music that originated with blues, church music such as Southern gospel and spirituals, old-time, and American folk music forms including Appalachian, Cajun, Creole, and the cowboy Western music styles of New Mexico, Red Dirt, Tejano, and Texas country.
Country music has roots in African American jazz and blues of the south. Blues styles have been used and adapted extensively throughout country music's recorded history. Jimmie Rodgers, sometimes called the father of country music, was known for combining the blues, gospel, jazz, cowboy, and folk styles in his songs
The name plantation records would've been enough for me not to sign as black people we don't realize that we can never be equal on earth just because we are the people of the most high we may not be chosen here but we are chosen with him ❤
FANTASTIC! Good 4 u granddaughter, please tell the story of Thelma living her dream and reaching her success that was great but should have been GREATER! They say it's never 2 late but that's not true! That beautiful woman deserved her recognition at that time n on going, seems like some money 2 is due? But in either case, her story will b told n more people will know the name LINDA MARTELL n discover her beautiful voice, as I have done n I hope that brings some joy to her! She is lovely! Thank u Beyonce! Not only do u fight 4 u but u reach out n take the hands of so many b4 u n around u n u say COME ON NOW! So yes! Come on! Lets go!
Such a shame it took a no-talent like Beyonce to bring Lindas name back into the public consciousness. Long overdue. Color Him Father is one of the greatest records ever. Linda Martell should be a millionairess.
Who is here in 2024? Country music has no boundaries. It comes from the heart. Amazing voice Miss Martell!
*I'm☝🏽HERE!!!*
#LindaMartell🎵
Bet she is proud to have you as a granddaughter 👑
Last evening was the first time I ever heard the name of Linda Martell. She’s beautiful, and I love her music!
I am happy Beyonce is getting ready to give this woman her
Flowers 💐
Linda's album Color Me Country is Great. I got one off ebay, it's orange vinyl.❤
I'm a new fan....she seemed so sweet. I was in vietnam when her record came out. So nice to see a yodeling black woman singing in the grande old opry......very nice voice
shout out to beyonce for introducing linda to a new generation
AGREED... and I don't even like country music.
I wanna see the documentary, and a movie!
That’s my lady!!! She frequented the store I worked often in Leesville but I always enjoyed seeing her! I also went to school with her grandson! Love you Ms Thelma!
Beautiful story can't wait for the documentary
I've been a country singer for more than 50 years and was aware of Linda way back. I bought her single of "Bad Case of the Blues" when it came out, and still have it (I've always assumed Curly Chalker did that great steel work), and learned "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" from her recording. Great to see she's getting some props. I've read articles about Black Country singers and they name Tina Turner, The Pointer Sisters (pff), but never a mention of Linda.
Im a lifelong Country Music fan and never heard of her until today. Been on TH-cam listening to her music. Very impressed. Looking forward to watching her story.
If you have time listen to I Almost Called Your Name by Linda Martell here on TH-cam. AWESOME song!!! A+++++
BRAVA! Until today, I had never heard of your grandmother breaking through the glass ceiling of country music ... and I'm a Black woman who watched Hee-Haw! What a brave and beautiful soul!
Me too! A Black Woman and a fan of He Haw😁
And me too!@@barbarabobbyscott1560
Who's here after BEYONCE!??!?!
Tracklisting for Act II got to you, too?
Me!!
Lol. I knew I'd see my people here.
🙋🏾♀️
👋🏾
I simply cannot wait for this to be completed. When I was a child, and a teenager, I used to spin the old plantation recordings over and over again, as part of my musical development. I would later have a hit or miss career in the bluegrass field, and Linda Martell was an influence upon me and my singing, even as a white male. Her record was amongst my very favorites. My mother had lovingly developed a deep record collection through the 1960's and I was the beneficiary. I'm so delighted to find this documentary in production and to find one of my earliest influences to still be amongst us and her story finally to be told! Please let me know how I can help spread the word to bring this to fruition, and please send your grandmother my humble thanks for her impact upon my own personal development as a singer and musician!
Travers Chandler
Thanks to this broadcast, we know Linda Martel in France now. Grear artiste ❤❤❤
Thanks for posting.
Recently found out about her and love her yodeling.
Would love to see a full length documentary made about her.
I think this is what critical race theory is all about and why so many do not want it to be known that so many black Americans have added so much richness to our American culture.
You are a wonderful granddaughter and I'm sure your grandmother loves you dearly.
OMG! She's an AWESOME singer!!!! WOW!!!!!
Thanks for sharing
I can’t wait for the documentary
Family! Is so important and impossible to replace! Thank you for sharing yours🙏
Looking forward to learning much more of this great talent.
You are awesome for being the age you are and keeping her history alive. You are an awesome person as is she.
God bless Linda Martell and her family,
Thanks for sharing
I subscribed. I think a book about Linda Martell would be great!!!
As Ms. Martel's granddaughter said: It's time she own her own story.👍
That's right, write a book.
I sent an email to Margie Singleton ( Shelby's ex wife ) and let her know I'm so glad Linda Martell is getting her recognition. I realize Margie is his ex, but thought I'd throw in my two cents!!
The first time I really heard about her was from country Christmas that Dolly Parton put out. I knew her in just list of names but it wasn’t till then I started to look deeper. Then I found the Jill Johnson.(Jill’s veranda). I love Linda’s music and excited to know more about her. Thank you Linda for opening that door so girls like us can dream.
Sherri Shepherd honored Ms Martell on her show yesterday, as she’s doing this every episode for Black History Month. Then I jumped down the rabbit hole. Lol I grew up listening to country (not exactly my thing as an adult, but sometimes it brings back some good memories). I would love to watch the documentary about this courageous lady. I hope it gets more recognition - I wish Sherri had known or said something about the documentary. But I do hope you have more than just me looking her up and learning something new - especially what a beautiful voice ❤
I'm Right now years old. This is the first time I Have ever Head her Name.
I Pride myself on music knowledge but you got me on this one ...WOW
New fan for sure. Thanks for sharing her story.
Color Me Country is one of the best country albums ever - thank you so much for making this!
I’m a fan of your Grandmother. I’d love to do an interview with your Grandmother, Linda Martell for my talk show. Is that possible? We could even do it zoom. I can send you a list of celebrities and singers who’ve been on my show and that I’ve worked with in the music business. I also wouldn’t mind helping you find interviews for your documentary and helping you in any way I can. I don’t want anything from you as I’m sure you get approached for scams I’m just wanting to spread some love and light on her. Her story is important.
Hello, Larry. Please send us a message to contact@4thimpactmedia.com. We'd love to discuss. Thank you.
Excellent!! Can’t wait to see this documentary! ❤
This is an incredible story, thank you for this wonderful download.
I'm so waiting Blessings..🖤
I just found her by googling some stuff and I never imagined I'd come across this lady. Her story is so interesting!!! I'm so ready for the documentary!!!
I just heard her on a documentary about revamping a drive-in theater in Pennsylvania
That's how I discovered her. They played her song on the closing credits and I immediately starting researching her and went down the Linda Martell rabbit hole. I have fallen in love.
Can't wait to see and hear the full story. I just listened to her song from a reaction video by Twinzisthenewtrendz and was pleasantly surprised and decided to look her up. Glad I did. Thanks for sharing.
LOVE HER 💕
Looking forward to it!
❤🎉
Looking forward to see this finished!!! ❤
Has this documentary been shelved?? 🙏🇬🇧💙
When will this be finished?
First heard Ms. Martell's name mentioned in this whole Beyonce crossover thing. When I looked her up and saw the Hee Haw clip I was blown away by her beauty and wholesomeness. Given her God given talent and range of voice it is a mystery as to how she never Rose to Superstar status. Maybe AI can do a duet between her and Charlie Pride.
Amazing 👏
How good you can be able to tell her truth story. I will be delighted to listen more about it. If possible. Thanks.
Thank you for posting. I’m hoping the rumors of true about the new project. But if not, I’m glad more people will find out about her. ❤
Bad case of the blues I adore this song. What a gem.
Beautiful
I wish we could of heard about Charley Prides story. R.I.P. i am ready to hear this story!
Thank you
Now everyone should check out Linda's album Color me Country. I got mine off ebay.
I am 60 and am just learning about her. PJ DJ ROCK just did a reaction video on her and he posted a link to a rolling stone article. That article left me frustrated and angry about how she was treated. I found what there is of her music, country and R&B online. Another incredible talent wasted because of racism and sexism.
I do have to wonder, though. Given the fact that the music industry is so brutal and very few who go to Nashville ever make, is it possible that she just did not want it bad enough to keep fighting this uphill battle?
I am not trying to put it all on her or "blame the victim", but Most of the artist I grew up listening to spent a couple of decades building a fan base with brutal touring schedules. After all, she had such a promising start. I just have to wonder if she gave up too soon. It would be very interesting to hear Linda speak on this point.
I remember her & Charley Pride.
Yeah I've only recently heard of this artist I mean I know about of course when it comes to Black faces in country music most people mentioned Charlie pride really love the yodeling in bad case of the blues
Go for it Sis. "I want my Daddy's records."
I just learned about this. Its such an awful thing to be mistreated for more than 50 years. Such a good and talented person deserves so much better. My aunt sang in the Sweet Inspirations and background for Elvis and she has seen some of this ugliness. Not from Elvis but from those in the country space. I love country and I think it is in a better space now. Country should stay conservative and wholesome for families. Linda Martell is a perfect example of what country music is. Everlasting
Country music is a genre of popular music that originated with blues, church music such as Southern gospel and spirituals, old-time, and American folk music forms including Appalachian, Cajun, Creole, and the cowboy Western music styles of New Mexico, Red Dirt, Tejano, and Texas country.
Country music has roots in African American jazz and blues of the south. Blues styles have been used and adapted extensively throughout country music's recorded history. Jimmie Rodgers, sometimes called the father of country music, was known for combining the blues, gospel, jazz, cowboy, and folk styles in his songs
Found a copy of her Color Him Father. It's Very Unique
Anyone else being educated about Linda thanks to Queen B? ♥️
This is the shame of The Grand Ole Opry
plantation records huh
*Yeah, that threw me too! The **#plantation** of it all!* 😮
Me!
The name plantation records would've been enough for me not to sign as black people we don't realize that we can never be equal on earth just because we are the people of the most high we may not be chosen here but we are chosen with him ❤
No Beyonce ... Freddie Fender.
Can't wait
FANTASTIC! Good 4 u granddaughter, please tell the story of Thelma living her dream and reaching her success that was great but should have been GREATER! They say it's never 2 late but that's not true! That beautiful woman deserved her recognition at that time n on going, seems like some money 2 is due? But in either case, her story will b told n more people will know the name LINDA MARTELL n discover her beautiful voice, as I have done n I hope that brings some joy to her! She is lovely! Thank u Beyonce! Not only do u fight 4 u but u reach out n take the hands of so many b4 u n around u n u say COME ON NOW! So yes! Come on! Lets go!
Such a shame it took a no-talent like Beyonce to bring Lindas name back into the public consciousness. Long overdue. Color Him Father is one of the greatest records ever. Linda Martell should be a millionairess.
🙄. Y’all really think hating on Beyoncé is something that makes you unique and different. It’s honestly just embarrassing. Go to sleep old white man.
Do you have talent?
I can’t wait