56 years ago, on October 5, 1966, Loretta Lynn recorded one of her biggest, and most controversial, hits. It was on this day that Lynn recorded “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” a song she wrote with her sister, Peggy Sue Wright. Although the song is autobiographical to her own life, and the struggles she faced…
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…
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…
Dolly Parton is joining the numerous artists who are speaking out about the loss of Loretta Lynn. Parton shared a post on social media, praising Lynn, and reminiscing about their lengthy friendship. “So sorry to hear about my sister, friend Loretta,” Parton wrote. “We’ve been like sisters all the years we’ve been in Nashville and she was a wonderful…
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…
Country music artists are speaking out about the loss of Loretta Lynn. The Country Music Hall of Fame member was 90 years old when she passed away peacefully at her ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. “She showed us all how to unapologetically tell the truth,” Carly Pearce tweeted. “One of the greatest there ever will be. I’ll be singing…
Country music icon Loretta Lynn has died. The Kentucky native was 90 years old when she passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills,” the family said in a statement….
Loretta Lynn has passed away. The country music legend broke down barriers in country music, and became one of the most influential artists within the genre. In honor of her life and career, we are remembering her with 11 facts about the beloved singer. 1. She is named after the film star Loretta Young. Lynn’s mother, Clara Marie, was…
