Several more stars have lined up to pay tribute to Loretta Lynn, with the Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn, taking place at the Grand Ole Opry this Sunday, October 30. Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, the Gaither Vocal Band, Hoda Kotb, Kacey Musgraves, Marty Stuart, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Sissy Spacek and family members Patsy Lynn + Tayla Lynn have recently been announced as new additions to the star-studded show.
They will join George Strait, Keith Urban, Tanya Tucker, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, Wynonna, Lynn’s sister, Crystal Gayle, Barbara Mandrell, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Sheryl Crow and Tim McGraw in honoring the Queen of Country Music.
“We are truly honored to work closely alongside Loretta’s family to create a celebration of life fit for a true queen of country music, Loretta Lynn,” CMT producers shared in a statement. “She was a true original, a woman who always sang from her heart, never shied away from challenging the status quo and blazed the path forward for her fellow female artists. From her firecracker spirit and signature musicality to her unmistakable country style and unparalleled authenticity, we look forward to honoring her in the best way we know how: sharing stories and songs with her family, friends and the legions of fans she loved dearly.”
Parton praised Lynn, and their close friendship, in a touching social media post, shortly after the news of Lynn’s passing was announced.
“We’ve been like sisters all the years we’ve been in Nashville and she was a wonderful human being, wonderful talent, had millions of fans, and I’m one of them,” Parton said. “I miss her dearly as we all will. May she rest in peace.”
Other performers include Brandi Carlile, Emmy Russell & Lukas Nelson, The Highwomen with Brittney Spencer and Margo Price, among others. The ceremony will be hosted by the Today Show‘s Jenna Bush Hager.
Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn will take place on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00 PM ET, and will air commercial-free on CMT. Two additional commercial-free encores will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 8:00 PM ET and Sunday, Nov. 6 at 11:00 AM ET. Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn will also be made available on Paramount+ in early 2023.
SiriusXM will also carry the broadcast via Willie’s Roadhouse: Willie Nelson’s Classic Country channel (Channel 59). More information, including ticketing options, can be found here.