K. T. Oslin
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Covers
2
Records
K. T. Oslin's career is a testament to the power of persistence and authenticity. She achieved what few artists do: a major breakthrough at age 45, followed by a string of hits that earned her three Grammy Awards. Her debut album 80's Ladies and its follow-up This Woman both went platinum, a rare feat for a female country artist at the time. She was the first female country singer to win the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in consecutive years. Her induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019 recognized her skill as a songwriter who penned most of her own material. Oslin's legacy endures as a trailblazer for older artists and for women who write their own stories.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Inducted for her contributions as a songwriter.
Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame
Posthumous induction honoring her career.
Music City Walk of Fame Star
Received a star on the Nashville Walk of Fame.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for her songwriting achievements.
Magazine Covers
People Weekly
1988
Country Music's New Queen: K. T. Oslin
Country Music Magazine
1988
K. T. Oslin Cover
Records & Feats
Oldest female country artist to achieve breakthrough success
Oslin had her first major hit at age 45, making her one of the oldest female country artists to break through with a debut hit.
First female country artist to win Grammys in consecutive years for Best Female Country Vocal Performance
She won the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1988 for '80's Ladies' and again in 1989 for 'Hold Me'.