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Linda Davis

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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November 26, 1962: Linda Davis Born

On November 26, 1962, Linda Kaye Scott (née Davis) was born. She is an American country music singer.

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August 1984: Marriage to Lang Scott

In August 1984, Linda Davis married songwriter Lang Scott.

April 1, 1986: Birth of Hillary Scott

On April 1, 1986, Linda Davis and Lang Scott had their first daughter, Hillary Scott, who later became a member of the band Lady A.

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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1995: Guest Vocals on Cover Song

In mid-1995, Linda Davis, along with Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride, sang guest vocals on Reba McEntire's cover version of "On My Own".

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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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2000: Birth of Rylee Jean Scott

In 2000, Linda Davis and Lang Scott had their daughter, Rylee Jean Scott.

2000: Signed to Dreamcatcher Records

In 2000, Linda Davis signed with Kenny Rogers' Dreamcatcher Records.

2003: Christmas Album Release

In 2003, Linda Davis self-released a Christmas album with her husband, Lang Scott, and their daughter, Hillary.

2004: Self-Released Album

In 2004, Linda Davis self-released the album I Have Arrived.

2006: Lady A Founded

In 2006, Hillary Scott, daughter of Linda Davis, founded the country music group Lady A (originally known as Lady Antebellum).

2007: Self-Released Album

In 2007, Linda Davis self-released the album Young at Heart.

2009: Induction into Texas Country Music Hall of Fame

In 2009, Linda Davis was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.

2013: Collaboration with Lulu Roman

In 2013, Linda Davis joined Lulu Roman for a cover version of Anne Murray's "You Needed Me" on Roman's album At Last.

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2013: Touring with Kenny Rogers

In 2013, Linda Davis toured with Kenny Rogers.

2015: Touring with Kenny Rogers

In 2015, Linda Davis continued touring with Kenny Rogers.

2017: The Gambler's Last Deal Tour

In 2017, Linda Davis accompanied Kenny Rogers on his "The Gambler's Last Deal" retirement tour.

2017: Billboard Music Award

In May 2017, Linda Davis, as part of Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, won the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song for "Thy Will".

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2020: Lady Antebellum Renamed

In 2020, the country music group Lady Antebellum was renamed to Lady A.