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One of the top-ranked female vocalists in any genre,
Lynn Anderson's strong, husky vocals have garnered her more
awards and accolades than many country artists combined, and an
audience that spans both country and popular music.
  Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and raised in
California, Lynn's love of country music can be attributed to her
mother, songwriting great Liz Anderson. Liz composed such hits as
"The Fugitive" and "(My Friends Are Gonna Be)
Strangers" for Merle Haggard. Lynn's first foray into the music
world was when, as a teenager, she entered a singing contest sponsored
by the Country Corners program in Sacramento. By the time she turned
20, Lynn had been with a national recording company for three years
and was a regular on a top-rated network TV show. When she signed a
contract with Lawrence Welk, she became the only country performer
featured on national television at the time.
In 1970, Lynn moved to Nashville and began turning
out a steady stream of well-received recordings. During this time, one
of those rare sessions occurred: Lynn and producer Glenn Sutton
entered the studio to record Joe South's "Rose Garden." What
emerged was a bit of magic. The song climbed to the top of the country
charts, cracked the Top Five on the pop charts and transformed the
young singer into a national celebrity. More hits followed, including
a Top Ten duet with Gary Morris.
The album "Rose
Garden," earned Lynn
Anderson 16 gold albums worldwide and went platinum in the United
States. She received an astonishing 32 tributes for the blockbuster
performance, including a Grammy for Best Female Vocal Performance and
an Academy of Country Music award for Best Female Artist.
Lynn's personal interests are far-reaching. She is a
champion horsewoman and has worked with the Special Riders of
Animaland, a horseback riding therapy program for children. Her
philanthropic interests are longstanding – one of her records was
chosen for the Christmas Seals Campaign.
Lynn has sung for presidents and the Queen of
England, has been featured on numerous TV shows, and has demonstrated
her acting talents in an NBC Movie of the Week, Country Gold and her
own CBS TV special. Throughout her career Lynn has served as an
ambassador for country music, both broadening its appeal and proving
that a country artist can have major success on national television.
Awards include --
- American Music Awards Favorite Female Artist 1974
- CMA Female Vocalist of the Year 1971
- Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist 1970
- Grammy Best Female Country Vocal Performance 1970
- Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist 1967
Hit songs include --
- How Can I Unlove You
- Keep Me In Mind
- Rose Garden
- What A Man, My Man Is
- You're My Man
- That's A No No
- Top Of The World
- Cry
- Sing About Love
- Fool Me
- Listen To A Country Song
- Promises, Promises
- If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)
- Stay There 'Til I Get There
Lynn Anderson may be available for your next special event!
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Genre: Country
Styles:
.Country-Pop.
.Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan.
Years active:
..60s, ..70s, ..80s, ..90s, ..00s
Born: ..in North Dakota
..in Grand Forks
Sep 26, 1947
Raised: ..in California
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