7 Interesting Facts of Linda Ronstadt, 11-Time Grammy Award Winner

Linda was the first female artist to have four albums in a row that sold over million copies each.

Ronstadt’s vocal gifts were unlimited. She performed opera and even starred on Broadway in “Pirates of Penzance.”

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in 1987 her album “Canciones de Mi Padre” held the record for best-selling non-English-language album in US history.

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President Obama once admitted that he had a schoolboy crush on Ronstadt.

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The collaboration between Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris as “Trio” brought them several Grammy awards

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She was a fashion icon, a feminist champion, and an inspiration to countless artists and fans.

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Selena Gomez is going to portray as Linda Ronstadt in her upcoming biopic.

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