Linda Martell (born Thelma Bynem; June 4, 1941) is an American country and R&B music artist. She became the first commercially-successful black female artist in the country field and the first to play the Grand Ole Opry. As one of the first African-American country performers, Martell helped influence the careers of future Nashville artists of color.
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Thelma Bynem 4 June 1941 (age 84) Leesville, South Carolina, USA
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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