Thanks so much for posting this, very sad that blacks are still NOT performing "live" on shows like the Country Music Awards (and others), so that others can see what they have to offer this particular genre.
I love old country western. I know Ms. Martell sang Rhythm and Blues as well, but I really enjoy listening to her yodell and twang to the sound of that whining country guitar and fiddle.
@mjjcng8958 Yes, in 1969 she became the first black female country artist to sing on the Grand Old Opry. She made about appearances, did a live record with Ernest Tubb, was signed to Plantation Records by Shelby Singleton and had 3 Billboard hits. In spite of Singleton's best efforts to make her a super star, she quit the label around 1974 and returned to her South Carolina home where she did local shows mixing country with Gospel and R&B.
Would love to see more video of this talented lady. I grew up loving the great ladies of country music, but sadly, didn't know about Linda until I saw this on an old Hee Haw rerun. Would love to know what she's doing these days.
Jazz and Bluegrass are sister genres... Blues (not R&B) and Country are sister genres... R&B is a hybred from the late 40's and early 50's.. Black and white influenes were involved with Bluegrass, jazz, Blues, and Country... These four are the ancestors of the popular (common person music in the future)... I wish Linda Martell would do another album as well as Rissi Palmer...
@mjjcng8958 Not exactly. She was the first black "female" country artist to sing at the opry. DeFord Bailey was doing the opry long before her and Charley Pride came along.
This discussion has not born much Fruit. Grand Ole' Opry was Big Time exposure. No need to color the lines of wannabe Nashville AnyThing. They lined up around the block. But most listeners here KNOW Linda Martell was/is like totally qualified to sing on any Ole' Opry. She did IT!!!
SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING And SHE ALWAYS WILL BE FOR SURE NO MATTER WHAT Such A PRETTY SISTER
I highly recommend her album Color Me Country. I got one off ebay, it's the re issued 1970 album on orange vinyl.
I loved her really awesome , no matter what style she did. That's what set her apart.
Thanks so much for posting this, very sad that blacks are still NOT performing "live" on shows like the Country Music Awards (and others), so that others can see what they have to offer this particular genre.
I love old country western. I know Ms. Martell sang Rhythm and Blues as well, but I really enjoy listening to her yodell and twang to the sound of that whining country guitar and fiddle.
@mjjcng8958
Yes, in 1969 she became the first black female country artist to sing on the Grand Old Opry. She made about appearances, did a live record with Ernest Tubb, was signed to Plantation Records by Shelby Singleton and had 3 Billboard hits. In spite of Singleton's best efforts to make her a super star, she quit the label around 1974 and returned to her South Carolina home where she did local shows mixing country with Gospel and R&B.
Beautiful woman! 🌹🌹🌹❤️
she's awesome
Would love to see more video of this talented lady. I grew up loving the great ladies of country music, but sadly, didn't know about Linda until I saw this on an old Hee Haw rerun. Would love to know what she's doing these days.
@mjjcng8958
Thanks. Black have been involved in country music since its beginnings.
Love ❤️ you cuz!
I wish this could have been directly sampled from the VHS or DVD source!
Linda made 12 Grand Old Opry appearances. [sorry for the omission]
Mike Johnson
Reminds me of Ole boy Roy&Dale evans
Awesome
Jazz and Bluegrass are sister genres...
Blues (not R&B) and Country are sister genres...
R&B is a hybred from the late 40's and early 50's..
Black and white influenes were involved with Bluegrass, jazz, Blues, and Country... These four are the ancestors of the popular (common person music in the future)...
I wish Linda Martell would do another album as well as Rissi Palmer...
Maybe Linda and Rissi would do a duet.. That would sound awesome...
@mjjcng8958
Not exactly. She was the first black "female" country artist to sing at the opry. DeFord Bailey was doing the opry long before her and Charley Pride came along.
This discussion has not born much Fruit. Grand Ole' Opry was Big Time exposure. No need to color the lines of wannabe Nashville AnyThing. They lined up around the block. But most listeners here KNOW Linda Martell was/is like totally qualified to sing on any Ole' Opry. She did IT!!!
@@kwgib Linda was a very solid country performer, so I'm not sure what discussion you're looking for.