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Linda Martell
voc, US
Singer of Country and R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Thelma Bynem
Linda Martell was the first African-American female vocalist to perform at the "Grand Ole Opry" show. In 1969 she signed with Shelby Singleton’s Plantation label. That summer she made the Top 25 with “Color Him Father,” which helped her become the first Black woman to sing at the Grand Ole Opry (the first of 12 appearances) and to appear on the popular television show, "Hee Haw." Country Music pioneer Linda Martell is Marilyn Mariani First Cousin.
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Popular Tracks 
SPAGHETTII on COWBOY CARTER by Beyoncé Color Him Father - Remastered 2022 on Color Me Country by Linda Martell Bad Case of the Blues - Remastered 2022 on Color Me Country by Linda Martell I Almost Called Your Name - Remastered 2022 on Color Me Country by Linda Martell THE LINDA MARTELL SHOW on COWBOY CARTER by Beyoncé Before the Next Teardrop Falls - Remastered 2022 on Color Me Country by Linda Martell San Francisco is a Lonely Town - Remastered 2022 on Color Me Country by Linda Martell You're Crying Boy, Crying - Remastered 2022 on Color Me Country by Linda Martell The Wedding Cake - Remastered 2022 on Color Me Country by Linda Martell Tender Leaves of Love - Remastered 2022 on Color Me Country by Linda MartellTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| You're Crying Boy, Crying | Linda Martell | 1970 | Single |
| You're Crying Boy, Crying. | Linda Martell | 1970 | Single |
| Color Me Country | Linda Martell | 1970 | Album |
| Old Letter Song | Linda Martell | 1970 | Single |
| Color Him Father | Linda Martell | 1970 | Single |
| Before The Next Teardrop Falls | Linda Martell | 1969 | Single |
| A Little Tear (Was Falling From My Eyes) / The Things I Do For You | Linda Martell | 1962 | Single |
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