Career Timeline of Linda Davis: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Linda Davis built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Linda Davis, formerly Linda Kaye Scott, is an American country music singer who initially gained recognition as part of the duo Skip & Linda. She achieved significant success as a solo artist, releasing five studio albums and numerous singles. Davis is best known for her number-one hit duet with Reba McEntire, "Does He Love You", which won a Grammy Award. She also achieved solo success with "Some Things Are Meant to Be", which peaked at No. 13. Davis is married to singer Lang Scott, and their daughter is Hillary Scott of the band Lady A.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1988: First Solo Chart Entry

In 1988, Linda Davis made her first solo chart entry on Epic Records.

1991: First Album Release

In 1991, Linda Davis released her first album, In a Different Light, on Liberty Records, which produced two chart singles but no Top 40 hits. Also that year, Davis co-wrote the title track of Dawn Sears's debut album What a Woman Wants to Hear.

1993: Biggest Chart Success

In 1993, Linda Davis achieved her biggest chart success with Reba McEntire with their duet "Does He Love You".

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1993: Duet with Reba McEntire

In 1993, Linda Davis had her highest chart success with the duet "Does He Love You" with Reba McEntire. It reached number one on the Billboard country charts and won them a Grammy Award.

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1996: Top 40 Hit

In 1996, Linda Davis re-entered the Top 40 on the country charts with "Some Things Are Meant to Be", the title track of her album, peaking at No. 13 and becoming her highest solo chart position.

1996: Highest Solo Chart Position

In 1996, Linda Davis reached her highest solo chart position with "Some Things Are Meant to Be", peaking at No. 13 on the country charts.

1998: Release of Fifth Album

In 1998, Linda Davis released her fifth album, I'm Yours, on DreamWorks Records. The first single, "I Wanna Remember This", was featured in the film Black Dog and peaked at No. 20.

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