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Some People Weren’t Happy About Olivia Newton-John’s CMA Award

by Lauren Novak

Published July 10, 2020

There was backlash when Olivia Newton John won a CMA Award

While many know Olivia Newton-John for her pop music and Grease, she has dabbled in country music. However, when she won a CMA Award for her country tunes, some country music enthusiasts weren’t too happy. One of her first country singles was “Let Me Be There” and was on the Billboard’s country chart. The song also won a Grammy for best female country vocal performance.

During her long career, Olivia has won four Grammys. In 1974, she was nominated for the Country Music Association’s best female vocalist of the year. She won and beat out country music greats Dolly Parton, Anne Murray, Loretta Lynn, and Tanya Tucker. Many people were not happy she beat out such legends.

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Olivia Newton-John got backlash after winning CMA Award over country music legends

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Keith Urban and Olivia Newton-John / Theo Wargo/WireImage for Capitol Records/Getty Images

The backlash didn’t stop Olivia. She continued to crank out country and pop hits during her career.  According to CMT, “Her Top 5 country hits include “Have You Never Been Mellow,” “Please Mr. Please,” “Let It Shine” (composed by future “Tennessee Whiskey” co-writer Linda Hargrove) and “Come on Over.” Her last single to chart country was “Dancin’ ‘Round and ‘Round” in 1979.”

RELATED: Olivia Newton-John Makes A Special Appearance At A 2020 Virtual Commencement

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Olivia Newton-John / Laura Farr/AdMedia/Getty Images

Olivia has also recorded duets with many artists including country artists Keith Urban, Kenny Loggins, Anne Murray, and more. Listen to Olivia talk about her country music below:

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