Linda Davis
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Linda Kaye Davis is an American country music
singer. Before beginning a career as a solo artist, she charted three minor country singles as one half of the duo Skip & Linda. In her solo career, Davis has recorded five major-label studio albums and more than 15 singles. Her highest chart entry is "Does He Love You
", her 1993 duet with Reba McEntire
, which reached Number One on the Billboard
country charts and won both singers the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Collaboration, while her highest solo chart peak is 1996's "Some Things Are Meant to Be" at #13. Davis is also the wife of country singer Lang Scott and the mother of Lady Antebellum
co-lead singer Hillary Scott
.
. Davis's first solo chart entry came in 1988 on Epic Records
, although it was not until 1991 that she released her debut album In a Different Light
on Liberty Records
. This album produced two chart singles, but no Top 40 hits. It was followed by a self-titled
second album in 1992, which did not produce any chart singles at all.
". Davis's only Number One country hit, it also won her and McEntire a Grammy Award
for Best Country Vocal Collaboration that year. Soon afterward, Davis signed to Arista Nashville
and recorded her third album, Shoot for the Moon
. This album's lead-off single, the Mac McAnally
composition "Company Time", fell short of the Top 40. It was followed by "Love Didn't Do It" at #58. Davis, along with Trisha Yearwood
and Martina McBride
, sang guest vocals on McEntire's mid-1995 cover of the Patti LaBelle
/Michael McDonald
song "On My Own", although only McEntire received chart credit for it.
, her second album for Arista. This song peaked at #13 on the country charts, becoming her highest solo chart peak. Following it were "A Love Story in the Making" (co-written by former NRBQ
member Al Anderson
) at #33, and "Walk Away", which failed to chart. Also included on this album was the song "What Do I Know", released by Ricochet
that same year as its debut single.
, was released in 1998 on DreamWorks Records
, then a newly-established record label. Its lead-off single, "I Wanna Remember This", was also featured on the soundtrack to the film Black Dog
. This song peaked at #20 in 1998, followed by the title track at #38 and "From the Inside Out" at #60. After this latter song, Davis exited DreamWorks.
(b. April 1, 1986). Two more self-released albums, I Have Arrived and Young at Heart, followed in 2004 and 2007, respectively. Hillary founded the country music group Lady Antebellum
in 2006.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer. Before beginning a career as a solo artist, she charted three minor country singles as one half of the duo Skip & Linda. In her solo career, Davis has recorded five major-label studio albums and more than 15 singles. Her highest chart entry is "Does He Love You
Does He Love You
"Does He Love You" is a song performed by Reba McEntire and Linda Davis from McEntire's 1993 album Greatest Hits Volume Two.The Reba McEntire/Linda Davis version of this song was one of the most-awarded songs of McEntire's career despite initial resistance from the record label. MCA Records didn't...
", her 1993 duet with Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
, which reached Number One on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
country charts and won both singers the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Collaboration, while her highest solo chart peak is 1996's "Some Things Are Meant to Be" at #13. Davis is also the wife of country singer Lang Scott and the mother of Lady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Charles Kelley , Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott .The group made its debut in 2007 as guest vocalists on Jim Brickman's single "Never Alone", before signing to Capitol...
co-lead singer Hillary Scott
Hillary Scott (singer)
Hillary Dawn Scott is an American country music singer-songwriter. She is currently a member of Lady Antebellum, a country band that was formed in 2006 and signed to Capitol Nashville.-Early life:...
.
In a Different Light and Linda Davis
After Skip & Linda parted ways, Davis found work as a jingle singer, and subsequently as a backing vocalist for Reba McEntireReba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
. Davis's first solo chart entry came in 1988 on Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
, although it was not until 1991 that she released her debut album In a Different Light
In a Different Light (Linda Davis album)
In a Different Light is the début album of American country music artist Linda Davis. It was released in 1991 on Liberty Records. Singles released from the album include, in order: the title track, "Some Kinda Woman", and "Three Way Tie"...
on Liberty Records
Liberty Records
Liberty Records was a United States-based record label. It was started by chairman Simon Waronker in 1955 with Al Bennett as president and Theodore Keep as chief engineer. It was reactivated in 2001 in the United Kingdom and had two previous revivals.-1950s:...
. This album produced two chart singles, but no Top 40 hits. It was followed by a self-titled
Linda Davis (album)
Linda Davis was the self-titled second album by country music artist Linda Davis. Her final album for Liberty Records, it produced a non-charting single in "He Isn't My Affair Anymore". The track "Just Enough Rope" would later be cut by Rick Trevino, who released it as a single in 1994. Trevino...
second album in 1992, which did not produce any chart singles at all.
"Does He Love You" and Shoot for the Moon
Davis saw her biggest chart success in 1993 when she and McEntire recorded their duet "Does He Love YouDoes He Love You
"Does He Love You" is a song performed by Reba McEntire and Linda Davis from McEntire's 1993 album Greatest Hits Volume Two.The Reba McEntire/Linda Davis version of this song was one of the most-awarded songs of McEntire's career despite initial resistance from the record label. MCA Records didn't...
". Davis's only Number One country hit, it also won her and McEntire a Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for Best Country Vocal Collaboration that year. Soon afterward, Davis signed to Arista Nashville
Arista Nashville
Arista Nashville is an American record label that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, operated under the Sony Music Nashville division. Founded in 1989, the label specializes in country music artists, including Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood...
and recorded her third album, Shoot for the Moon
Shoot for the Moon
Shoot for the Moon, the third album by country music artist Linda Davis, was the first to achieve placement on the Billboard Music Charts. It was the first album released following a win at the 1993 Grammy Awards for Best Country Vocal Collaboration for their hit "Does He Love You." The album rose...
. This album's lead-off single, the Mac McAnally
Mac McAnally
Lyman Corbitt "Mac" McAnally, Jr. is an American country music singer-songwriter, session musician and record producer. In his career, he has recorded ten studio albums and eight singles. Two of his singles were hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and six more on the Hot Country Songs charts...
composition "Company Time", fell short of the Top 40. It was followed by "Love Didn't Do It" at #58. Davis, along with Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood
Patricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood , is an American country music artist. She is best known for her ballads about vulnerable young women from a female perspective that have been described by some music critics as "strong" and "confident."Trisha Yearwood signed with MCA...
and Martina McBride
Martina McBride
Martina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....
, sang guest vocals on McEntire's mid-1995 cover of the Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle
Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards , better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry...
/Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald (singer)
Michael McDonald is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter. McDonald is known for a soulful baritone singing style and a multi-octave range. He began his career singing back-up vocals with Steely Dan...
song "On My Own", although only McEntire received chart credit for it.
Some Things Are Meant to Be
Davis did not enter Top 40 on the country charts again until 1996 with the title track of her 1996 album Some Things Are Meant to BeSome Things Are Meant to Be
Some Things Are Meant to Be is the fourth studio album by American country music singer Linda Davis. Her final studio album for Arista Records, it produced Davis's second-highest chart hit in "Some Things Are Meant to Be", a #13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts in 1996...
, her second album for Arista. This song peaked at #13 on the country charts, becoming her highest solo chart peak. Following it were "A Love Story in the Making" (co-written by former NRBQ
NRBQ
NRBQ is an American rock band founded in 1967. It is known for its live performances, containing a high degree of spontaneity and levity, and blending rock, pop, jazz, blues and Tin Pan Alley styles. Its best known line-up is the 1974–1994 quartet of pianist Terry Adams, bassist Joey Spampinato,...
member Al Anderson
Al Anderson (NRBQ)
Alan Gordon "Al" Anderson is an American guitarist, singer, and songwiter. Between 1971 and the early 1990s, he was the lead guitarist in the rock band NRBQ, also releasing several solo albums. He also played electric guitar on Jonathan Edwards' 1973 album Have a Good Time for Me...
) at #33, and "Walk Away", which failed to chart. Also included on this album was the song "What Do I Know", released by Ricochet
Ricochet (band)
Ricochet is an American country music band from Oklahoma. The band was founded in 1993 by brothers Jeff Bryant and Junior Bryant , along with Heath Wright , Greg Cook , Teddy Carr , and Eddie Kilgallon ,After several years of...
that same year as its debut single.
I'm Yours
Davis's fifth album, I'm YoursI'm Yours (album)
I'm Yours is the fifth album by country music artist Linda Davis. Her only album for DreamWorks Records, it was released in 1998. The album comprises seven new songs and seven previously-released songs...
, was released in 1998 on DreamWorks Records
DreamWorks Records
DreamWorks Records was an American record label. Founded in 1996 by David Geffen, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg as a subsidiary of DreamWorks SKG, the label operated until 2005 when it was shut down...
, then a newly-established record label. Its lead-off single, "I Wanna Remember This", was also featured on the soundtrack to the film Black Dog
Black Dog (film)
Black Dog is a 1998 film about an ex-con manipulated into transporting illegal arms. The film stars Patrick Swayze, Randy Travis, and Meat Loaf.-Plot:...
. This song peaked at #20 in 1998, followed by the title track at #38 and "From the Inside Out" at #60. After this latter song, Davis exited DreamWorks.
2003-present
In 2003, Davis self-released a Christmas album with her husband, Lang Scott, and their daughter, HillaryHillary Scott (singer)
Hillary Dawn Scott is an American country music singer-songwriter. She is currently a member of Lady Antebellum, a country band that was formed in 2006 and signed to Capitol Nashville.-Early life:...
(b. April 1, 1986). Two more self-released albums, I Have Arrived and Young at Heart, followed in 2004 and 2007, respectively. Hillary founded the country music group Lady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Charles Kelley , Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott .The group made its debut in 2007 as guest vocalists on Jim Brickman's single "Never Alone", before signing to Capitol...
in 2006.
Albums
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| US Country | US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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| In a Different Light In a Different Light (Linda Davis album) In a Different Light is the début album of American country music artist Linda Davis. It was released in 1991 on Liberty Records. Singles released from the album include, in order: the title track, "Some Kinda Woman", and "Three Way Tie"... |
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| Linda Davis Linda Davis (album) Linda Davis was the self-titled second album by country music artist Linda Davis. Her final album for Liberty Records, it produced a non-charting single in "He Isn't My Affair Anymore". The track "Just Enough Rope" would later be cut by Rick Trevino, who released it as a single in 1994. Trevino... |
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| Shoot for the Moon Shoot for the Moon Shoot for the Moon, the third album by country music artist Linda Davis, was the first to achieve placement on the Billboard Music Charts. It was the first album released following a win at the 1993 Grammy Awards for Best Country Vocal Collaboration for their hit "Does He Love You." The album rose... |
Arista Nashville Arista Nashville is an American record label that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, operated under the Sony Music Nashville division. Founded in 1989, the label specializes in country music artists, including Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood... |
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| Some Things Are Meant to Be Some Things Are Meant to Be Some Things Are Meant to Be is the fourth studio album by American country music singer Linda Davis. Her final studio album for Arista Records, it produced Davis's second-highest chart hit in "Some Things Are Meant to Be", a #13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts in 1996... |
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| I'm Yours I'm Yours (album) I'm Yours is the fifth album by country music artist Linda Davis. Her only album for DreamWorks Records, it was released in 1998. The album comprises seven new songs and seven previously-released songs... |
DreamWorks Records DreamWorks Records was an American record label. Founded in 1996 by David Geffen, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg as a subsidiary of DreamWorks SKG, the label operated until 2005 when it was shut down... |
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| Family Christmas (with Lang and Hillary Scott Hillary Scott (singer) Hillary Dawn Scott is an American country music singer-songwriter. She is currently a member of Lady Antebellum, a country band that was formed in 2006 and signed to Capitol Nashville.-Early life:... ) |
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As Skip & Linda
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
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| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
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| 1982 | "If You Could See You Through My Eyes" | 63 | single only |
| "I Just Can't Turn Temptation Down" | 73 | ||
| "This Time" | 89 | ||
Solo
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
CAN Country RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
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| 1980 | "Steppin'" | — | — | singles only |
| 1988 | "All the Good Ones Are Taken" | 50 | — | |
| 1989 | "Back in the Swing Again" | 51 | — | |
| "Weak Nights" | 67 | — | ||
| 1991 | "In a Different Light" | 61 | — | In a Different Light |
| "Some Kinda Woman" | 68 | — | ||
| "Three Way Tie" | — | — | ||
| 1992 | "He Isn't My Affair Anymore" | — | — | Linda Davis |
| 1994 | "Company Time" | 43 | 73 | Shoot for the Moon |
| "Love Didn't Do It" | 58 | — | ||
| 1995 | "Some Things Are Meant to Be" | 13 | 13 | Some Things Are Meant to Be |
| 1996 | "A Love Story in the Making" | 33 | 22 | |
| "Walk Away" | — | 80 | ||
| 1998 | "I Wanna Remember This" | 20 | 31 | Black Dog soundtrack |
| 1999 | "I'm Yours" | 38 | 52 | I'm Yours |
| "From the Inside Out" | 60 | — | ||
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Guest singles
| Year | Single | Artist | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
CAN Country RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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| 1993 | "Does He Love You Does He Love You "Does He Love You" is a song performed by Reba McEntire and Linda Davis from McEntire's 1993 album Greatest Hits Volume Two.The Reba McEntire/Linda Davis version of this song was one of the most-awarded songs of McEntire's career despite initial resistance from the record label. MCA Records didn't... " |
Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma... |
1 | 1 | — | Greatest Hits Volume Two Greatest Hits Volume Two (Reba McEntire album) -Sales chart positions:Album-Certifications/sales:Singles-References:... |
| 1999 | "Does He Love You" (re-release) | — | — | 62 | Moments and Memories: The Best of Reba Moments and Memories: The Best of Reba Moments and Memories: The Best of Reba is a compilation album by Reba McEntire, released in 1999 on MCA Nashville. Three versions of this album were released in three separate countries, Australia/Brazil, Canada, and Europe... |
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Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
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| 1991 | "In a Different Light" | Greg Crutcher |
| 1993 | "Does He Love You" (with Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma... ) |
Jon Small |
| 1994 | "Company Time" | |
| "Love Didn't Do It" | ||
| 1995 | "Some Things Are Meant to Be" | Steven Goldmann Steven Goldmann Steven Goldmann is a Canadian music video and film director. He has directed over 200 music videos. Goldmann also directed the movies Broken Bridges and Trailer Park of Terror, and has additionally directed several television programs.-1990-1999:... |
| "On My Own" (with Reba McEntire, Martina McBride Martina McBride Martina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range.... and Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood Patricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood , is an American country music artist. She is best known for her ballads about vulnerable young women from a female perspective that have been described by some music critics as "strong" and "confident."Trisha Yearwood signed with MCA... ) |
Dominic Orlando | |
| 1998 | "I Wanna Remember This" | Miller Murano |
| "I'm Yours" | Morgan Lawley | |
| 1999 | "From the Inside Out" | Tara Johns |