Reba McEntire might be an icon in every sense of the word, but she got there by looking at other female superstars. The 69-year-old, from very early in her career, looked to artists like Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Barbara Mandrell for how to handle every aspect of her career, including her wardrobe. “They’re very strong and they know…
Talent clearly runs in Loretta Lynn‘s family. The country music legend’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell, recently auditioned for American Idol, impressing Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie with her performance of an original song. “Growing up, I have sang music my entire life,” Russell said. “I just love writing. I’m 24 years old, and songwriter. I love music.” Russell…
76 years ago today, on January 10, 1948, Loretta Lynn, then Loretta Webb, married Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn. The couple only dated for one month before tying the knot, when he was 21 years old, and she was just 15. The couple remained together, through highs and lows, until her husband passed away in 1996. Lynn’s family shared a touching…
Loretta Lynn was 90 years old when she passed away last October, but her legacy will continue for generations to come. The Country Music Hall of Fame member finished a book, A Song And A Prayer, before her death, with her family announcing they will posthumously release the faith-based book as a tribute to the country music legend. “Originally…
Loretta Lynn was born on April 14, 1932. The country music legend was 90 years old when she passed away on October 4, 2022, but her legacy still permeates all of country music. In honor of her extraordinary life and career, we remember her today with these 11 facts about the country music trailblazer. 1. She is named after…
Lee Ann Womack grew up idolizing Loretta Lynn. The Texas native had a deep appreciation for the Country Music Hall of Fame member from an early age, later heeding the advice Lynn gave when Womack’s career was just beginning. “One artist that I loved growing up that I was so excited to meet when I first started out was…
Chevel Shepherd is earning high praise from the family of Loretta Lynn. After the Season 15 winner of The Voice released “Lookin’ for Loretta,” Lynn’s family praised Shepherd for the song, revealing the Country Music Hall of Fame member was a big fan of the rising star. “We are such huge fans,” the family writes. “She won our…
75 years ago today, on January 10, 1948, Loretta Lynn, then Loretta Webb, married Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn. The couple only dated for one month before tying the knot, when he was 21 years old, and she was just 15. The couple remained together, through highs and lows, until her husband passed away in 1996. It was Doolittle who became…
Chevel Shepherd will have a new single in 2023, honoring one of her biggest musical heroes. The Season 15 winner of The Voice announced on social media that “Lookin’ For Loretta,” honoring Loretta Lynn and her timeless music, will be her next single. “After a long wait I’m finally excited to announce that my song ‘Lookin’ for Loretta’ is…
Loretta Lynn was honored with a star-studded tribute by three of country music’s most powerful females. The trailblazing icon, who was 90 years old when she passed away last month, was celebrated with a medley of her hits, performed by Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire . Underwood kicked off the tribute, which came at the beginning of the…
