She and her sisters found fame in 1973 , when the Anita-led " Yes We Can Can " reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 . In 1974 , Anita 's writing talents helped the group make music history when " Fairytale " became a hit on the country music charts and enabled The Pointer Sisters to become the first black female group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry . " Fairytale " won the group its first Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group , and a Grammy Nomination for the Best Country Song of the year in 1975
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group
17th Annual Grammy Awards
Anita Pointer