When her album Coal Miner’s Daughter came out 50 years ago – yes, 50 years! – Loretta Lynn had no idea where her career would go. She certainly didn’t imagine that she would be a trailblazer for female artists in country music. For a recent Throwback Thursday, she took a look back at her legacy.
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You can’t celebrate country music without paying tribute to Loretta Lynn or Conway Twitty. The Grand Ole Opry’s 95th-anniversary special honored both of them at once. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley have both had long careers in the industry, though they aren’t quite legend status yet. The two joined forces for a duet honoring frequent
No one can imitate country music icon Loretta Lynn. But actress Sissy Spacek came pretty close in the movie Coal Miner’s Daughter. The movie spawned a long-lasting friendship between the singer and the actress. Loretta Lynn Chose Sissy Spacek for Biopic 1980 saw the release of a film about Loretta Lynn’s rise in country music.
2021 is gearing up to be a very busy year for Loretta Lynn. After spending the last few years recovering from a stroke and a broken hip, it seems the legendary singer is ready to get back to work. Like many people, she spent most of 2020 quarantining and keeping safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Loretta Lynn is an icon and legend for country music fans. She is also extremely high-risk of serious complications when it comes to COVID-19. With the vaccine rolling out, fans wonder if the Queen of Country Music will get the vaccine. The idea of getting the vaccination or not is one that plagues many people
January 10th is an important day in the canon of Loretta Lynn. On that day 73 years ago, she married the love of her life, Oliver “Doo” Lynn. She marked the anniversary with a special tribute. Loretta Lynn & Doo ‘Fought Hard, Loved Hard’ Earlier this week, Loretta Lynn’s social media team paid tribute to
Loretta Lynn is a country music icon, but she’s not the only singer in her family. Her sisters Peggy Sue and Crystal Gayle are both famous singers in their own right. On January 9, Loretta Lynn’s team posted on her Instagram a tribute to Crystal Gayle on her birthday. Crystal Gayle Turns 70 In 1951,
Loretta Lynn is a lot of things. The Queen of country music. A coal miner’s daughter. A living legend. With a recent Instagram post, she’s taken on a new title: Meme Queen. And it all started with a can of Twisted Tea. Twisted Tea Attack Goes Viral When an Ohioan man went into his local
Country music fans and the ever-faithful followers of Loretta Lynn got the blissful confirmation of a somewhat clandestine project from Country Music Alley. This revered icon savored her holidays in a low-key fashion, simply cherishing moments with family and those closest to her. Once the ball dropped in Times Square, however, the most loved lady
Loretta Lynn wasn’t joking when she said in 2020 that she has no plans of ever retiring. Despite being 88-years-old, the spitfire from Kentucky is going strong. A few years ago, music fans were concerned that they might lose the icon due to a series of health issues. A stroke, followed by a broken hip
People always joke that they want to wrap actress Betty White in bubble wrap to protect her. Country music fans likely feel the same way about Loretta Lynn. She turned 88-years-old earlier this year. With the Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year holiday trifecta upon us, many people are celebrating Christmas in a new way this year. Count Loretta
It’s been 15 years since Carrie Underwood burst onto the country music scene. She won the singing competition American Idol in 2005. Since then, she’s gotten married and had two children. Plus, she racked up numerous awards. At the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards, she took home the top prize for Entertainer of the
Loretta Lynn is a married woman again! The country music icon ‘wed’ rocker Kid Rock over the weekend. While it may not be an official marriage, they were declared Mr. and Mrs. That is, Mr. and Mrs. “American Bad A**.” Loretta Lynn’s Connection to Kid Rock How in the world does an iconic country singer
Loretta Lynn has been quietly recovering from her recent medical problems. In the last few years, the icon suffered a stroke and then broke her hip. Before her stroke, she was ready to release a new album and go out on tour. Unfortunately, the tour was cancelled and the album delayed. Wouldn’t It Be Great
Loretta Lynn is weighing in! The country music legend recently spoke out on Instagram about Garth Brooks’ decision to remove his name from the CMAs. After backlash from winning Entertainer of the Year over Carrie Underwood, Garth chose to remove his name from contention. CMA can still nominate him for other awards, just not Entertainer