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…
Loretta Lynn is receiving another accolade for her legendary career. The 90-year-old will be inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 27. Lynn joins an elite cast of female songwriters in this year’s class, including Gloria Estefan, the Indigo Girls, Marilyn Bergman and more. “Thank y’all so much for this award,” Lynn says. “I’m still…
Much has changed for Chapel Hart since earning a collective gold buzzer from all four judges, plus host Terry Crews, on America’s Got Talent earlier this week. The trio, made up of sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart, and their cousin Trea Swindle, performed a song in tribute to Dolly Parton, and her legendary “Jolene” single, taking Chapel Hart…
Loretta Lynn has fond memories of Easter as a child, humble as they were. The 90-year-old recently spoke out about how she celebrated the holiday as a child, and the great lengths her mother would go to, to make the day special for her daughter. “Recently, a friend asked me what comes to my mind when I think about…
The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Loretta Lynn‘s upcoming 90th birthday in a big, big way. The country music icon will be honored with a star-studded birthday bash, as part of a special Opry Country Classics show on Thursday, April 14, featuring performances by Lynn’s sister and fellow Grand Ole Opry member Crystal Gayle, along with The Gatlin Brothers,…
