
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Includes a Shout-Out to Linda Martell — Who Is She?
All you need to know about Linda Martell, the pioneering country singer who appears on Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter.'

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All you need to know about Linda Martell, the pioneering country singer who appears on Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter.'

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