Tag: Loretta Lynn
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Cherish These 3 Versions of ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ by Loretta Lynn, John Prine & Alan Jackson
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“The Old Rugged Cross” was penned by American evangelist George Bennard in 1912, as a response to ridicule he received at a revival. Bennard used his personal scorn to craft the hymn about the burden of the cross. While he wrote around 300 hymns, “The Old Rugged Cross” is by…
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Alan Jackson to Perform at CMT’s Loretta Lynn Tribute: See Full Lineup
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Alan Jackson added his name to the extraordinary list of performers set to take the stage as part of CMT’s TV special, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn. Hosted by Jenna Bush Hager, the tribute will take place live from Nashville’s Grand Ole…
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2022 CMA Awards Announce Initial Performers: Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen & More
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The Country Music Association announced the initial lineup of performers for the 56th CMA Awards. Artists taking the stage for performances this year include Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Hardy, Marcus King, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Zac Brown Band. The…
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CMT’s Final ‘Next Women of Country’ Showcase of 2022 Will Honor Loretta Lynn
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CMT and City Winery Nashville will pay tribute to the late Loretta Lynn during this year’s final Next Women of Country showcase. On Tuesday, November 8th at 7:30 pm CT, the network will air CMT Next Women of Country: Celebrating the Songs of Loretta Lynn, presented by CMT Night Out Nashville…
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George Strait, Tim McGraw, and Wynonna Judd Among Performers Set To Tribute Loretta Lynn on CMT
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CMT and Sandbox Productions are doing a tribute to the late Loretta Lynn. Singers such as Tim McGraw and Wynonna Judd will perform. The tribute event will take place at the Grand Ole Opry, a fitting place for it. CMT shared the news on Twitter, writing: “We’re honoring country music…
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Kelly Clarkson Welcomes a Surprising Duet Partner for Special Tribute To Loretta Lynn
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Kelly Clarkson is teaming up with a celebrity in a tribute to the late Loretta Lynn. Her duet partner? Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The singer/songwriter/talk show host shared the news on her show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, on the Monday, October 17 episode. She does a segment on the show…
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On This Day: Loretta Lynn Becomes First Woman to Win CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year in 1972
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When Loretta Lynn tragically passed away on October 3rd, she left a hole in the heart of country music. Throughout her decades-long career, Lynn blazed a trail for other women of country. She was fearlessly outspoken in her songwriting. Classics like “The Pill” or “Rated X” proved that she was…
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CMT Artists of the Year Special: All the Unforgettable Performances
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The CMT AOTY celebration took place on Friday, and the performances were amazing. Artists such as Carly Pearce and Cody Johnson performed. The celebration brought some of the year’s best country stars to the stage to be celebrated. Singer/songwriter Carly Pearce performed a beautiful, stripped-down version of her song “29.”…
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WATCH: Crystal Gayle & Peggy Sue Wright Sing Tribute Performance to Their Late Sister Loretta Lynn
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It has been just a few weeks since country legend Loretta Lynn passed away. Her sisters Crystal Gayle and Peggy Sue gave a performance in tribute of Loretta. The sisters gave the tribute during the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year celebration at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The ladies were…
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2022 CMT Artists of the Year: Everything You Need to Know About the Show
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The 2022 CMT Artists of the Year celebration will premiere on CMT on Friday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. CT. The five CMT Artists of the Year include first-time honorees Cody Johnson, Carly Pearce, and Walker Hayes, as well as three-time honorees Luke Combs and Kane Brown. According to CMT,…
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Vince Gill Honors Loretta Lynn on the Grand Ole Opry With ‘Go Rest High on That Mountain’
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Vince Gill paid tribute to the late Loretta Lynn on the Grand Ole Opry stage recently. He performed his legendary track “Go Rest High on That Mountain.” He was joined by Steve Wariner, Ricky Skaggs, Chapel Hart, Deana Carter, Bill Anderson and Riders in the Sky for the performance. Check…
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Loretta Lynn’s Sisters Crystal Gayle and Peggy Sue Wright To Honor Her at CMT Artists of the Year
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Loretta Lynn’s sisters Crystal Gayle and Peggy Sue Wright will make a rare appearance at the CMT Artists of the Year event on Friday to pay tribute to their late sister. Loretta Lynn died this month at the age of 90. This is one of the first major country music…
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Wynonna Judd, Martina McBride, & Ashley McBryde Team Up for Touching Loretta Lynn Tribute: VIDEO
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When Loretta Lynn passed away earlier this month it sent shockwaves of sadness through the country music world. Fans and artists alike mourned the loss of the Coal Miner’s Daughter. However, some were lucky enough to be closer to Loretta than others. For instance, Wynonna and Ashley Judd looked at…
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WATCH: Loretta Lynn Plays ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ and Other Iconic Songs on the Ed Sullivan Show
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We may have lost Loretta Lynn recently, but her astounding country music legacy will live on forever. A series of videos have recently surfaced of Lynn performing on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 1970s, and she looks just as radiant as she did up until her death. She had…
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Blake Shelton Posts Heartfelt Message to Loretta Lynn’s Family After Country Icon’s Death
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On Tuesday (October 4th), The Voice coach and country music star Blake Shelton posted a heartfelt message to Loretta Lynn’s family after the music icon passed away at the age of 90. “Terrible news about Loretta Lynn passing away…” Blake Shelton wrote on Twitter. “Prayers to her family.” Blake Shelton’s…
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Keith Urban Pays Tribute to Loretta Lynn With 2 Songs During Nashville Show
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Keith Urban paid tribute to the late Loretta Lynn in the most moving way possible. He performed a medley of some of her most meaningful songs. Urban did this Friday night, three days after Lynn passed away at her Tennessee home. She was 90. On Friday night, Urban was the…
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Loretta Lynn Buried on Her Ranch During Private Funeral, Public Memorial Planned
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Family and friends laid Loretta Lynn to rest Friday at a private funeral on her massive Tennessee estate. But a bigger tribute is planned so that her fans can pay their final respects. Lynn was the undisputed queen of country music. She was 90 when she died early Tuesday morning…
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Loretta Lynn’s Daughter Speaks Out About Her Mother’s Final Days
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County legend Loretta Lynn sadly died last week. Her daughter spoke out about spending time with her mother leading up to her death. Peggy L. Marchetti, Loretta’s daughter, shared a long post on Facebook remembering her mother. “Today I kissed my precious mom goodbye..she looked so peaceful like a sleeping…
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Singer-Songwriter Todd Snider Recalls Writing Songs with Loretta Lynn
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There’s no way to overstate Loretta Lynn’s impact on country music. Millions of people love the songs she wrote and recorded. However, it was more than her music that made Loretta an inspiration to generations of artists. Over the years, she treated younger and up-and-coming artists like her equals. In…
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Loretta Lynn’s Son-in-Law Reveals Some of Her Heartbreaking Last Words
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Loretta Lynn was an icon. Her passing earlier this week hit the country music world like a cosmic gut punch. Part of the reason that it stung so much is that it was so unexpected. As far as the world at large knew, Loretta was just as hale and hearty…
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Connie Smith Looks Back on Longtime Friendship With Loretta Lynn
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Tributes continue to pour in for Loretta Lynn days after the country music icon passed away at the age of 90. Now her longtime friend and fellow influential female voice Connie Smith has commented on Lynn’s life and memory. “I’m pretty good other than losing my friend,” Smith said almost…
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Loretta Lynn Fans Leave Flowers Outside Her Tennessee Ranch: PHOTOS
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Country music fans around the world are paying tribute to the life of Loretta Lynn who passed away at the age of 90 this week. Tributes have flooded in from people from all walks of life. Her music reached the hearts of countless listeners and now after her passing, those…
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Toby Keith Reflects on ‘Icon’ Loretta Lynn in Touching Tribute
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Toby Keith is joining the country music community in mourning the death of Loretta Lynn. Lynn passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Hurricane Mill, Tenn. home on Tuesday. She was 90. See Toby Keith’s post below. “The icon award…need I say more. Rest in peace, Ms. Loretta,” he…
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Randy Travis Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Loretta Lynn
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Randy Travis is joining country music stars paying tribute to Loretta Lynn. Lynn passed away peacefully at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. on Tuesday. She was 90. Her death shook the entire country community, and tributes continue to pour in for the icon. See Randy Travis’s post below. “My…
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Loretta Lynn Continues to Inspire With Her Final Message to Fans
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Loretta Lynn was a true trailblazer in the world of country music. Her songs pushed the boundaries and helped elevate the female voice in country music to the grand stage it now takes with stars like Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift. Just days before her passing, Lynn shared an inspirational…