Linda Martell (born Thelma Bynem; June 4, 1941) is an American singer. She became the first commercially successful black female artist in the country music field and the first to play the Grand Ole Opry.
Linda Martell (born Thelma Bynem; June 4, 1941) is an American singer. She became the first commercially successful black female artist in the country music field and the first to play the Grand Ole Opry.
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[Linda Martell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Martell)
Was mentioned in the 2013 film “A Country Christmas Story” starring Dolly Parton
– Was nominated for and won the CMT Music Awards Equal Play Award in 2021
– Was mentioned in two tracks off of Beyonce’s album “Cowboy Carter”