Born and raised in Leesville, South Carolina, as Thelma Bynem, Linda Martell went on to become the first commercially successful Black female artist in country music. She gained popularity with her hit single, “Color Him Father,” and became the first Black female solo artist to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, and appeared on the TV show, “Hee Haw.” She now lives in Irmo, SC, and told Rolling Stone magazine that her career was marred and shortened by racism. #BHM2024
Just when we thought our love for 'Cowboy Carter' couldn't grow any stronger, several artists on the album are sharing their reaction videos online – and we couldn't be prouder! We love to see them getting the attention and spotlight they deserve!✨👏🏾
Artists like @tanneradell @shaboozey @tieramusic @thereynaroberts @brittneyspencer @detroitjerel graced the album with tracks like 'BLACKBIIRD,' 'SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN,' and 'JOLENE'. Since the album dropped last Friday, several of the emerging country artists have seen a surge in new listeners and uptick in streams on Spotify, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Click the link in our bio at 👉🏾@becauseofthem to learn more about the artist's thoughts on Beyoncé entering the country music genre!
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Male Country Singers: beer, trucks, women, sex, hay, farms, more beer
Female Country Singers: I killed a man bc he cheated on his wife and they’ll never find the body, my day job is unfulfilling and my boss is a misogynist, I got revenge on my ex by destroying his prized possession, oh and all that other stuff is great too