She achieved what few artists ever could ...

In 1977, a country rock anthem dubbed an "afterthought" by its singer defied expectations and surged its way up the charts, proving that even the most unassuming tracks can become a defining hit of ...

Everyone has different metrics for what constitutes “fame.” For some, it’s getting to appear on your local news channel. For others, someone might not be famous until they win their first Grammy.

An emotional 1977 smash spent decades being viewed as one of music's ultimate heartbreak ballads, even though that was never the songwriters' original intention. Linda Ronstadt's "Blue Bayou" peaked ...

CNN Films’ “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” airs January 1 at 9 p.m. ET. In 1975, it didn’t matter whether you were a fan of country music, pop or R&B – if you listened to any of those genres, ...

When it came to other artists, no two individuals were more integral to exposing the music of Warren Zevon to the world than Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt. Browne acted as a champion and ...

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