Linda Maria Ronstadt is a renowned American singer and songwriter who has achieved immense popularity and success in the music industry. Starting in the late 1960s, her music career spans four decades and covers a wide range of genres, including rock, rhythm and blues, folk, country, jazz, and traditional Mexican music. Her versatility in delivering a diverse range of musical styles, along with her mesmerizing voice, appealed to a broad audience. Through her work, listeners were introduced to traditional Mexican music and vintage pop styles, as well as the music of influential artists like Chuck Berry, Elvis Costello, and Buddy Holly. In the 1970s, Ronstadt became the most successful and top-selling female artist of the decade. She was often referred to as the “Queen of Rock” and the “First Lady of Rock.” She was also the first female artist to achieve “arena-class” rock star fame. Her chart-topping albums such as Heart Like a Wheel and Simple Dreams solidified her place in music history. Heart Like a Wheel earned her the first of her eleven Grammy Awards. Throughout her career, Ronstadt has achieved significant milestones, including numerous platinum and multi-platinum albums, multiple entries on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, and her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, ALMA Award, Academy of Country Music Awards, and American Music Awards, among many others.