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.
Soon It Will Be Christmas Day
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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All of the stockings are hung with care soon it will be Christmas Day
Tiny silver bells are a ringing up hanging on out as they sway
Songs of the carolers fill the air soon it will be Christmas Day
At every house you'll find the window with a Christmas tree
And all the boys and girls are just as good as they can be
Cause Santa's reindeer soon will be swinging up bringing lots of presents their way
All the excitements are hard to bear it will be Christmas Day
At every house you'll find the window...
The song "Soon It Will Be Christmas Day" by Lynn Anderson is a festive and joyful track that captures the spirit of Christmas through its cheery tunes and lively lyrics. The song describes the excitement and anticipation that fills the hearts of children as they sing, decorate their stockings and hear the bells ringing. It brings to light the joy and happiness that Christmas brings to families and friends as they come together to celebrate the holiday season.
The lyrics of the song also mention the presence of carolers who fill the air with the sweet sounds of Christmas tunes, and the decorations and Christmas trees that adorn every house's window. The verses also hint at the imminent arrival of Santa Claus, as all the boys and girls try to be as good as they can to receive their presents.
The overall message of the song is one of hope, kindness, and love, as Christmas is about more than just gifts and celebrations; it's a time to spread good cheer, togetherness, and gratitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the children how they're a singing now everybody's happy and gay
The sounds of joyful children singing is filling the air, bringing happiness and cheer to everyone around.
All of the stockings are hung with care soon it will be Christmas Day
The tradition of hanging stockings with care is being followed in anticipation of the upcoming Christmas Day.
Tiny silver bells are a ringing up hanging on out as they sway
Delicate silver bells are ringing out joyfully as they hang and sway, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Songs of the carolers fill the air soon it will be Christmas Day
The pleasing sounds of carolers singing traditional songs of the season are filling the air, heightening the anticipation of Christmas Day.
At every house you'll find the window with a Christmas tree
In every home, a Christmas tree is proudly displayed in the window as a sign of the joy of the season.
And all the boys and girls are just as good as they can be
The children's excitement for the arrival of Santa Claus is causing them to be on their best behavior, exemplifying the spirit of the season.
Cause Santa's reindeer soon will be swinging up bringing lots of presents their way
The approaching arrival of Santa's reindeer, who will bring with them many presents, is causing great excitement and anticipation for the children.
All the excitements are hard to bear it will be Christmas Day
The overwhelming excitement of the season is almost too much to bear as the anticipation for Christmas Day continues to build.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BEN PETERS
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