Loretta Lynn passes away

[maddkat]

I grew up with Loretta, we didn't listen to a lot of country but always her songs shown through. She will be greatly missed.

Country music star Loretta Lynn dies at age 90

Loretta Lynn, the coal miner's daughter and moonshiner's wife who became one of American country music's biggest stars and a leading feminist in the genre, died on Tuesday at the age of 90, her family said on Twitter.

www.reuters.com

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carrieunderwood

The first time I met Loretta Lynn was at the Grand Ole Opry at beginning of my career. I was chatting in the corner with another artist and someone walked behind me and smacked me on the rear end! I turned around and there she was…in a big sparkly dress…laughing as she continued to walk down the hall at what she had just done…
This is one of my most favorite stories to tell. I think it sums up her personality pretty well. She was a cantankerous little pistol…friendly and sweet…never afraid to be herself and speak her mind.
Over the years, I have had the honor of singing for her…and also with her…in some of the most special moments of my career.
She is irreplaceable. She will be incredibly missed…but her legacy lives on in those of us whom she has influenced.
I am truly grateful to have known such an amazing woman and artist.
Thank you, Loretta, for showing us how it’s done. May you Rest In Peace in the arms of Jesus and add your heavenly voice to the angel choir.
Love you!

 

[Hil]

Very sad. I always wanted to see her live, but it never worked out. Very cool Carrie got to sing with her last year with Reba. So awesome she was asked to do that. Must have been such an honor.

 

[rcramer]

RIP Miss Loretta… what a trailblazer and an Iconic Country GEM. She really paved the way for the women of Country….

 

[monkeyboy16]

Such a sad loss. Love that she was such a huge supporter of Carrie and all the women in country music

 

[Smokyiiis]

I love Carries tribute to Loretta. I know she was idolized by so many of the women of country for her pioneering efforts to make women HEARD.

 

[Smokyiiis]

If you've never seen:

American Masters

"Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl" it's worth the time. Beautifully done.​

 

[Smokyiiis]

FACT: Patsy Cline taught Loretta Lynn to do her hair, makeup and instigated her fashion change to long dresses, both frilly and plain.

 

[rcramer]

FACT: Patsy Cline taught Loretta Lynn to do her hair, makeup and instigated her fashion change to long dresses, both frilly and plain.

Patsy and Loretta were the best of friends.... Imagine both are now together again..... Patsy, what a voice, such a tragic loss...