Lynn Anderson dead: Country music legend dies in Nashville, Tennessee at 67
She became internationally famous in 1970 with her song 'Rose Garden'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Country singer Lynn Anderson, best known for her 1970 hit '(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden', has died from cardiac arrest at the age of 67.
According to a statement from her family, she died at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday.
She first reached fame in the US in 1967, but 'Rose Garden' made her internationally famous three years later, and earned her a Grammy award and the title of female vocalist of the year at the Country Music Association awards in 1971.
Speaking to the Associated Press later in her life, she said: "It was popular because it touched on emotions. It was perfectly timed. It was out just as we came out of the Vietnam years and a lot of people were trying to recover."
"This song stated that you can make something out of nothing. You take it and go ahead. It fit me well and I'll be proud to be connected to it until I die."
Anderson's other hits included, 'Rocky Top,' 'You're My Man,' 'How Can I Unlove You,' 'What a Man, My Man Is' and 'Top of the World' (also recorded by the Carpenters).
Country music legend Dolly Parton, a friend of Anderson, also paid tribute to her, saying in a statement: "Lynn is blooming on God's Rose Garden now. We will miss her and remember her fondly."
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments