Anderson charted 12 No. 1, 18 Top 10, and more than 50 Top 40 hits. In addition to being named "Top Female Vocalist" by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) twice and "Female Vocalist of the Year" by the Country Music Association (CMA), Anderson won a Grammy Award (earning seven nominations), People's Choice Award and an American Music Award (AMA). She was named Billboard's Female Artist of the Decade (1970–1980).
Anderson was the first female country artist to win the American Music Award (in 1974), as well as the first to headline and sellout Madison Square Garden that same year.
Anderson debuted in 1966, at the age of 19, and had her first hit with Ride, Ride, Ride. After a series of Top 10 hit singles on the country charts during the late 1960s, Anderson signed with Columbia Records in 1970. Under Columbia, she had her most successful string of hits. Her signature song, "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden", remains one of the biggest selling country crossover hits of all time. In addition, the song also went to No. 3 on the Billboard Pop Chart and reached the top of the charts in several countries, an unprecedented achievement at the time. CMT ranks "Rose Garden" at No. 83 on its list of the "100 Greatest Songs in Country Music History". Anderson continued to record and remained a popular concert attraction until her death, regularly headlining major casino showrooms, performing arts centers and theaters.
She grew up in Sacramento, California with her mother, acclaimed singer-songwriter Liz Anderson who wrote "The Fugitive" and "(All My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers", both Merle Haggard hits, among others. She began her solo career in 1966 with "In Person", followed by a hit with her mother's "If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)".
In 1968 she married Glenn Sutton, a future Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, with whom she had a daughter, Lisa. (They divorced in 1977.)
Consistent hits followed, and she was a regular on The Lawrence Welk Show during the 1967-68 season. In 1969 Anderson signed to Columbia where her work veered a bit more toward a polished, pop sound. She released her signature song, "Rose Garden" in late 1970. The song, written by Joe South, won a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance reached number 1 on the U.S. country charts, and also hit number 3 on the pop charts, as well as being a hit in fifteen countries. Anderson also received Grammy nominations for her recordings "Big Girls Don't Cry" (1968), "That's a No No" (1969), and "How Can I Unlove You" (1971)> Anderson's other hits during this period included "You're My Man", "Listen to a Country Song", "Top of the World" (a number 1 country record for Anderson before becoming a pop hit for The Carpenters), "Cry", "Keep Me in Mind", "What a Man My Man Is" and "Smile For Me". In 1971, she was voted Top Female Vocalist of the year by both the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association. Anderson charted eight no.one singles, 18 Top-Tens and earned a total of 17 international Gold records. She was perhaps the most in-demand country female vocalist on network television throughout the 1970's but after 1975 her records usually peaked in the top 20 as opposed to her earlier top ten success.
Anderson married a Louisiana businessman in 1978. The second marriage produced two more children, and she was divorced in 1982.
Anderson remained one of the top female country singers into the 1980's. Her last top ten record was 1984s "You're Welcome to Tonight". During the late 1980's and early 1990s, she received much press for her disputes with her now-divorced second husband. After spending time on her ranch, raising horses and participating in equestrian events, she began recording again in 1992.
"The Bluegrass Sessions", released in 2004, earned Anderson her first Grammy nomination in over 30 years.
That same year Anderson was arrested in Denton, Texas, for drunk driving.
The American Rose Society created and named in her honor a white and raspberry hybrid tea rose.
Anderson released a new CD of original songs entitled "Cowgirl" in 2006, all of the songs penned by her mother, the acclaimed songwriter Liz Anderson.
I've Been Everywhere
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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Cross the deserts bare man I've breathed the mountain air man
Of travel I've had my share man I've been everywhere
I've been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota
Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma
Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla and Padilla I'm a killer
I've been everywhere man...
Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana
Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake
Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake for Pete's sake
I've been everywhere man...
Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Shefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica
Pittsfiels, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond do Lac, Davenport
Idaho, Jellicoe, Argentina, Diamontina, Pasadena, Catalina, see what I mean
I've been everywhere man...
Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravellburg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, Eldorado
Larrimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chattanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelika
Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Cedar City, Dodge City what a pity
I've been everywhere man...
(I know some place you haven't been) I've been everywhere
Lynn Anderson’s song “I’ve Been Everywhere” is a musical journey of a man who has traveled across the world and has visited almost everywhere possible. The song showcases how the singer, who is constantly on the move, has visited every nook and corner of the world. The song's lyrics have been so popular that they have been recreated and used in commercials and social media trends.
The song begins by talking about how the singer has traveled to different deserts and breathed the mountain air. The rest of the song is a list of all the places he has traveled to. The lyrics are written in a way that they are easy to memorize, and the song is upbeat, making it the perfect road-trip track.
The song captures the essence of traveling and discovering new places. It also highlights how travel can broaden our horizons and expose us to different cultures and lifestyles. Therefore, the song is not just a fun track to listen to but also has a deeper message that encourages people to travel and explore.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been everywhere man I've been everywhere man
I've traveled countless miles and visited numerous places.
Cross the deserts bare man I've breathed the mountain air man
I've experienced a variety of different terrains, from bare deserts to fresh mountain air.
Of travel I've had my share man I've been everywhere
I've had my fair share of traveling, and have been to many different places.
I've been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota
I've visited Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, and Sarasota.
Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma
I've been to Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, and La Paloma.
Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla and Padilla I'm a killer
I've traveled to Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, and Padilla, and I've done so with great energy and success.
Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana
I've visited a great variety of cities, including Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, and Texarkana.
Monterey, Ferriday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Oskaloosa
I've experienced a number of places with unique names, such as Monterey, Ferriday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, and Oskaloosa.
Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake
I've been to Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, and Spirit Lake.
Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake for Pete's sake
I've visited some notable lakes, such as Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, and Crater Lake.
Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Shefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica
I've traveled to Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Shefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, and even Costa Rica.
Pittsfiels, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond do Lac, Davenport
I've also visited Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, and Davenport.
Idaho, Jellicoe, Argentina, Diamontina, Pasadena, Catalina, see what I mean
I've traveled to Idaho, Jellicoe, Argentina, Diamontina, Pasadena, and Catalina. This is what I mean when I say I've been everywhere.
Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravellburg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, Eldorado
I've also traveled to Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravellburg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, and Eldorado.
Larrimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chattanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelika
Finally, I've been to Larrimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chattanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, and Opelika.
Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Cedar City, Dodge City what a pity
I've visited places with fun names, such as Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Cedar City, and Dodge City. It's a pity that not everyone can travel and experience these places like I have.
(I know some place you haven't been) I've been everywhere
I'm sure there are places I haven't been, but I feel like I've traveled to just about every corner of the world. I've been everywhere!
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Written by: Geoff Mack
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