Who Is Linda Martell? All About the Country Singer Featured on Beyoncé's Album 'Cowboy Carter'

Rebecca Aizin

March 29, 2024

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Beyoncé is paying homage to those who have paved the path before her. The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer released her album, Cowboy Carter, on March 29 and featured a number of country legends in snippets between her songs. In addition to big names like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, Beyoncé included Linda Martell, the first commercially successful Black female country star.

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