On October 16, 1972—53 years ago today—Lynn made history when she became the first female artist to win Entertainer of the ...

“On this day in 1972, Loretta became the first woman to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award! During her career, she won a total of 8 CMA Awards, but it was this award that cemented her role as a ...

On this day in 1972, Loretta Lynn became the first female artist to win the CMA's highly coveted Entertainer of the Year prize.

Loretta Lynn broke one of country music’s highest glass ceilings on Oct. 16, 1972, when she became the first female artist to ...

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 ...