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**Bio of Linda Martell** Linda Martell, born on June 4, 1941, in Leesville, South Carolina, is recognized as the first commercially successful Black female artist in Country music. Her 1970 album, “Color Me Country,” reached No. 40 on the Billboard Hot Country LPs chart. Martell made history as the first African-American female singer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, where she received standing ovations during her 12 appearances. She was also the first African-American female artist to appear on several popular Country-Western television shows, including “Hee Haw” and “The Bill Anderson Show.” Her hit single “Color Him Father” peaked at No. 22, making her the first African-American female singer to achieve a top 25 Country hit. Other notable chart performances include “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” at No. 33 and “Bad Case of the Blues” at No. 58. Additionally, Martell was the first African-American female singer to perform on stage at the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, one of Country Music’s longest-running radio shows. On June 9, 2021, she was honored with the CMT Equal Play Award, acknowledging her legacy as a trailblazer for African-American representation in Country music. Exhibits celebrating Linda Martell's legacy can be found in museums across the United States, including the National Museum of African-American Music in Nashville,

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