Linda Ronstadt, born July 15, 1946, is an acclaimed American singer known for her powerful voice and versatility across genres including rock, country, opera, the Great American Songbook, and Latin music. Over her career, she released 24 studio albums and achieved major commercial success with hits like "You're No Good" and "Blue Bayou." Ronstadt collected 11 Grammy Awards, an Emmy, several American Music and Academy of Country Music honors, and lifetime achievement awards from both the Latin Recording Academy and the Recording Academy. She is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was recognized with the National Medal of Arts and Kennedy Center Honors. Ronstadt is also celebrated for her collaborations with artists such as Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Aaron Neville, and her influence spans more than 120 albums. After retiring due to a degenerative illness, Ronstadt continued to share her story through speaking tours, her memoir "Simple Dreams," and the documentary "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice."