Linda Ronstadt
airdate June 29, 2006
Multi-platinum-selling artist Linda Ronstadt's dedication to her craft includes recordings in many musical genres, ranging from country and R&B to new wave, opera, Latin and Afro-Cuban. She's won 11 Grammys and sold more than 30 million records. She also earned a Best Actress Tony nod for her work in Broadway's The Pirates of Penzance. The Tucson, AZ native began her career singing folk music with her band the Stone Poneys. Ronstadt recently collaborated with Cajun music legend Ann Savoy on 'Adieu False Heart.'
Linda Ronstadt
Tavis: I am pleased to welcome a pair of music greats to this program tonight. First up, 10-time Grammy winner, Linda Ronstadt. The influential singer-songwriter has sold more than 30 million albums in her career. You keep that up, you might make something of yourself one day, Linda. (Laughs)
