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In Memoriam: Lynn Anderson — Country music’s biggest loss in 2015

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December 30, 2015

This past year, Anderson had released her latest studio album, the gospel project Bridges. It garnered rave reviews from music critics, including Digital Journal, which dubbed it “Grammy-worthy.”

Her Bridges album featured her gospel version of “Drift Away.”

Anderson was remembered fondly by her peers in the industry including Brenda Lee, Tony Orlando and Grand Ole Opry star Jeannie Seely.

In addition, country superstars Tim McGraw and Martina McBride sang her signature song, “Rose Garden,” in her honor. Anderson was the very first female country singer to headline and sell out Madison Square Garden in 1974.

Digital Journal’s interview with Lynn Anderson may be seen by clicking here.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 20,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.