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Linda Ronstadt is a celebrated American singer and actress whose diverse career spans country, rock, pop, and Latin music, establishing her as an influential figure across multiple genres.
Linda Ronstadt sold her recorded music assets to this venture. This includes her catalog, which was the latest in a series of similar deals made by the company with other artists.
Collaborated as producer for many of Ronstadt's successful albums, including 'Heart Like a Wheel,' and was crucial in shaping her successful solo career. Asher also executive-produced 'Listen to Me: Buddy Holly'.
Members of the Eagles (Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner) were Linda Ronstadt's backing band for a period in her early solo career (1971), playing on her eponymous third album.
Formed a country music supergroup, Trio, releasing two successful albums ('Trio' in 1987 and 'Trio II' in 1999) that earned Grammy Awards and commercial success. They also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame together.
Collaborated with the renowned conductor and arranger on a trilogy of successful traditional pop albums ('What's New,' 'Lush Life,' and 'For Sentimental Reasons'), which reintroduced the Great American Songbook to a wide audience.
Duet partner on the hit single "Somewhere Out There," featured in the film 'An American Tail.' The song earned a Grammy Award for Song of the Year and was a million-selling gold single.
Duet partner on multiple hit songs, including "Don't Know Much" and "All My Life," both of which were number 1 Adult Contemporary hits and won Grammy Awards.
Collaborated on the album 'Adieu False Heart' in 2006, exploring roots music with elements of pop, Cajun, and early-20th-century music, which received Grammy nominations.
Contributed the arrangement and lead vocal to "A La Orilla de un Palmar" on their studio album 'San Patricio' in 2010.
Her theatrical stage show 'Canciones de Mi Padre' was aired by PBS, earning her a Primetime Emmy Award.
Honored with a 00-42 model 'Linda Ronstadt Limited Edition' acoustic guitar (2009). The Land Institute was designated as the recipient of all proceeds from her signature guitar.
Published her autobiography 'Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir' in 2013, as well as the Spanish version, 'Sueños Sencillos – Memorias Musicales'.
Published her memoir 'Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands' in 2022.
Features a special section 'Discover Linda Ronstadt' on their website detailing her connection to country music, showing her Spanish albums, and performances.
Appeared on the show in 1988, singing 'La Charreada' and 'Y Ándale' with a mariachi ensemble, highlighting Mexican heritage.
Performed her hit song 'Long Long Time' on the show in 1970 and appeared on it in 1969. She was also backed by her band Swampwater during TV appearances on the show.
Performed Hank Williams’s 'I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love with You)' with Emmylou Harris in 1976.
Linda Maria Ronstadt was born on July 15, 1946, in Tucson, Arizona. Her early life was steeped in a variety of musical genres, including Mexican music, country, rock and roll, opera, and pop standards, which profoundly shaped her artistic direction. She began her professional career in the mid-1960s, quickly becoming a central figure in California’s emerging folk rock and country rock scenes. She first gained recognition as the lead singer of the folk-rock trio the Stone Poneys, known for their hit single “Different Drum” in 1967. After releasing her first solo album, “Hand Sown … Home Grown” in 1969, Ronstadt continued to tour with notable artists such as The Doors, Neil Young, and Jackson Browne, performing frequently on television and contributing vocals to other artists’ albums.
The 1970s marked a significant period of success for Ronstadt as she released chart-topping albums like “Heart Like a Wheel,” “Simple Dreams,” and “Living in the USA.” These albums solidified her status as the first female “arena class” rock star, breaking concert attendance records and earning her titles such as the “First Lady of Rock” and the “Queen of Rock.” She was voted the Top Female Pop Singer of the 1970s, making her a prominent figure in mainstream music. Her collaborations with producer Peter Asher were instrumental during this time, allowing her to achieve significant commercial and critical success. By the end of the decade, Ronstadt had amassed numerous gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications for her albums, becoming one of the music industry’s highest-paid female artists.
In the 1980s, Ronstadt expanded her artistic endeavors beyond rock music. She appeared on Broadway in “The Pirates of Penzance,” earning a Tony nomination, and collaborated with conductor Nelson Riddle on a trilogy of traditional pop albums, introducing the Great American Songbook to a new generation. Her exploration of her Mexican heritage led to the critically acclaimed album “Canciones de Mi Padre” in 1987, which became the best-selling non-English-language album in U.S. music history and earned her a Grammy Award. Throughout her career, Ronstadt demonstrated a remarkable ability to transcend genres, earning 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, and an Emmy Award. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2019, recognizing her enduring impact on American music.
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