Linda Ronstadt

Birth Name:

Linda Maria Ronstadt

Birth Place:

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress

Won a 2000 Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for the song "After the Goldrush․"
Won two Grammy Awards in 1988, one for Song of the Year for "An American Tail" and one for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for the album "Trio․"
As her house had no television until she was in fifth grade, he family would entertain themselves by singing together
Quote: "Having children makes you see the world in a completely different way․ When you're responsible for those little lives, you can't slough it off or forget about it until later․"
Quote: "It took me 10 years to really learn how to sing․"
Though she was advised not to take the role, she performed in the New York Shakeseare Festival's production of "The Pirates of Penzance" and earned a Tony nomination for her performance
A popular music singer, she sang in a wide array of genres including rock, folk and jazz, and collaborated with such artists as Bette Midler and Johnny Cash
Her pastimes include reading, visiting with friends, going to museums and attending the San Francisco Ballet and the San Francisco Symphony
Once, when songwriter J․D․ Souther asked her to cook him dinner, she made him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Appeared on the cover of "Rolling Stone" six times, as well as the covers of "Time" and "Newsweek․"

1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1988Grammy - Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal:Nominated
1988Grammy - Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal:Nominated
1989Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program:Winner
2019Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Most Compelling Living Subject of a Documentary:Winner
2021Grammy - Best Music Film:Winner

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