In 1970, Lynn moved to Nashville and signed with Columbia Records; with husband/producer Glenn Sutton, she began turning out a steady stream of well-received recordings for the new label. Then one of those rare sessions occurred. Lynn entered the studio to record Joe South's "Rose Garden". What emerged was a bit of MAGIC! The song climbed to the top of both the country and pop charts, something that was completely unheard of at the time. "Rose Garden" transformed Lynn Anderson into an international superstar. The album, "Rose Garden, " was released after the single in February 1971. It earned Lynn numerous gold albums worldwide and went RIAA Platinum in the United States. She received an astonishing 32 tributes for the phenomenal recording. "Rose Garden" remained the biggest selling album by a female country artist from 1971 - 1997, when Shania Twain broke Lynn's longstanding record.

After "Rocky Top" and "Rose Garden," more number ones followed: "Cry," "How Can I Unlove You," "Keep Me in Mind," "You're My Man," "Man What a Man My Man Is" and "Top of the World". In a career that spans over four decades, Lynn has scored eight NUMBER ONE records, 18 Top-Tens, and over 50 in the Top-40. She has earned a total of 17 Gold Albums and won virtually every award available to a female recording artist: CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award Female Vocalist of the Year (twice), American Music Award for Favorite Female Vocalist, Record World Artist of the Decade (1970-1980), Billboard's Artist of the Decade (1970-1980) and the prestigious Grammy Award. Her records have sold in the millions worldwide, many of them becoming standards. Her most recent Grammy Award nomination was in 2004 for "The Bluegrass Sessions."

In addition to being a multi-million selling recording artist, Lynn has been equally successful in the equestrian world. She has won 16 National Championships, four World Championships and several celebrity championships. She produced a TNN Special, "American Country Cowboy's," which benefited various handicapped groups. Lynn's philanthropic interests are longstanding ... one of her recordings was chosen as a theme song for the National Christmas Seal Campaign. She also works with horseback therapy riding programs for adults and children.

Lynn has made her home in Taos, New Mexico, for the past 20 years. She owns several horses and still competes at national equestrian events. She hits the concert trail two or three times a month, headlining major casinos, performing arts centers, fairs and festivals.