On this day in 1972, Loretta Lynn became the first female artist to win the CMA's highly coveted Entertainer of the Year prize.
Few country artists could match Charley Pride’s level of success in the 1970s. He collected eight No. 1 albums and 20 No. 1 singles. He also earned several awards, including three Grammy Awards and ...
On October 16, 1972—53 years ago today—Lynn made history when she became the first female artist to win Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.