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 ‘Dear Miss Loretta‘ with a little extra love tonight at the Opry. Now she really is a Honky Tonk Angel.”
She showed us all how to unapologetically tell the truth. One of the greatest there ever will be. I’ll be singing “Dear Miss Loretta” with a little extra love tonight at the @opry ♥️ Now she really is a Honky Tonk Angel 🕊 #RIP pic.twitter.com/fiUNnTrlvZ
— Carly Pearce (@carlypearce) October 4, 2022
“Very sad news this morning … LORETTA LYNN has gone home,” the Oak Ridge Boys said. “Great Britain lost their Queen … now we have lost ours … Rest easy ma’am. You were loved all …”
“So sad to hear of the passing of Loretta Lynn,” wrote Travis Tritt. “She was always an inspiration to those of us grew up listening to and loving real country music. Her kindness, strength and devotion to country music and her fans will be deeply missed. They don’t make ‘em like her anymore.”
So sad to hear of the passing of @LorettaLynn. She was always an inspiration to those of us grew up listening to and loving real country music. Her kindness, strength and devotion to country music and her fans will be deeply missed. They don’t make ‘em like her anymore. pic.twitter.com/mkSGLqM7u0
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) October 4, 2022
“She was an iconic legend and did things the way she wanted,” said Darius Rucker. “I am so [blessed] to call her friend. I miss you already Loretta. Love you. And rest now you angel.”
“Oh, sweet Loretta Lynn… what a life! what an icon!” LeAnn Rimes wrote. “What a trailblazer! What a beautiful soul! May she rest peacefully with the angels. My heart is with her family and friends.”
“We are heartbroken to learn about the passing of Loretta Lynn, the Coal Miner’s Daughter,” the Country Music Hall of Fame said. “She inspired generations of female musicians & has forever left a mark on Country Music’s history. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
“60 years of Opry membership, countless memories, songs and stories,” the Grand Ole Opry tweeted. “Our Opry family turns to music when words fail. Thank you for all you’ve given to the Opry, Loretta Lynn. We love you.”
60 years of Opry membership, countless memories, songs and stories.
Our Opry family turns to music when words fail. Thank you for all you’ve given to the Opry, @LorettaLynn.
We love you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NnLMzTRIWE
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) October 4, 2022
Funeral services have yet to be announced. Everything Nash extends our deepest condolences to Lynn and her family.