From the very early years of her career, Connie Smith idolized Loretta Lynn, and remained in awe of her musical idol — and later close friend — until Lynn passed away on October 4 when she was 90 years old. “Loretta always cared,” Smiths tells The Tennessean. “She opened doors to success for all of us and was a…
Ashley McBryde will be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! The Arkansas native was invited to join on Thursday, October 6, by Garth Brooks, when he surprised her during her appearance on CBS Mornings, by appearing virtually from the Grand Ole Opry. “I’m here for a proposal,” Brooks quipped. “This is part of a family that keeps…
Walker Hayes is joining Zach Williams for a new song, “Jesus’ Fault.” Written by Hayes along with Michael Farren, the song is on Williams’ latest album, A Hundred Highways, out now. “It’s always fun to collaborate with great artists,” Williams tells CMT of working with Hayes. “Having my band there to be in the video with us made it…
Wynonna Judd is continuing to speak out about the loss of her mother, and duo partner, Naomi Judd. Naomi tragically ended her life on April 30, one day before The Judds were to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Although Naomi battled mental illness for years, Wynonna acknowledges that she will likely never understand the depths…
Tanya Tucker, George Strait, Alan Jackson and more are remembering Loretta Lynn. The country music pioneer was 90 years old when she passed away on October 4, leaving a lasting impact multiple generations of country music artists and fans. “Many memories, so much gratitude and thanking my God above for blessing me first with her music and her guidance…
Scotty McCreery is only a few weeks away from welcoming his firstborn with his wife, Gabi. The baby, a boy, is due to arrive on October 31, a date that is looming closer and closer for the North Carolina native. “Baby is coming fast, I tell you,” McCreery says (via KIKV radio station). “It seems like just yesterday that…
Carly Pearce honored Loretta Lynn with a performance of her song, “Dear Miss Loretta” at the Grand Ole Opry, on the same day Lynn passed away. Pearce spoke out about Lynn’s passing, and her influence in her own life, before performing the song she wrote in tribute to the country music legend. “We absolutely lost one of the…
Chapel Hart is offering a musical tribute to the late Loretta Lynn. The trio, made up of sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart, and their cousin Trea Swindle, shared a video on social media of them singing “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man),” also revealing they were working up another Lynn song in honor of her life…
Carrie Underwood is remembering her friend and musical hero, Loretta Lynn. The American Idol alum shared a touching, and slightly humorous memory, of the first time she met the Country Music Hall of Fame member. “The first time I met Loretta Lynn was at the Grand Ole Opry at the beginning of my career,” Underwood remembered. “I was chatting…
Reba McEntire is mourning the loss of her good friend, and musical mentor, Loretta Lynn. McEntire spoke out about Lynn’s passing in a touching post on social media, praising the 90-year-old for her influence in her own life. “Mama and Loretta Lynn were four years apart,” McEntire wrote. “Mama being the oldest. They always reminded me a lot of…
