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  1. Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney and Others Remember George Jones

    Fri, 26 Apr 2013

    ever was. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Nancy, and all of his family. It's a sad, sad day." - Loretta Lynn • "Well, heaven better get ready for some great country music. While George was known for his wild and crazy days

  2. Luke Bryan Shocks with Academy Of Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year Win

    Mon, 8 Apr 2013

    brother. Lambert is now one of only three women to have won Female Vocalist four or more times: Reba McEntire and Loretta Lynn are the others. Accepting the Female Vocalist award, Lambert said, "I thought for sure Carrie had it this year

  3. Walmart Singer Kayla Slone Performs at Grand Ole Opry

    Mon, 25 Mar 2013

    rest of my life," Slone said of her performance of Loretta Lynn 's "Coal Miner's Daughter" at the Opry Saturday the Opryland Hotel, Slone got a surprise call from Loretta Lynn wishing her well. "I think talking to Loretta helped

  4. "Nightline" is No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49

    Thu, 13 Dec 2012

    features on the small, revolutionary Gopro cameras, a surprising study on drivers asleep at the wheel, and country star Loretta Lynn . ABC News' "Nightline" is anchored by Cynthia McFadden, Terry Moran and Bill Weir. Juju Chang is a correspondent

  5. See Lady Gaga's meat dress at D.C. museum

    Sat, 8 Sep 2012

    WASHINGTON - Lady Gaga's famous meat dress has made its way to the U.S. capital, along with Loretta Lynn 's song about "The Pill" and other relics from music history. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is opening a national

  6. Ask an Expert: Lance Armstrong's lessons for small business

    Sun, 26 Aug 2012

    Armstrong. While all three developments are fairly remarkable, if you know anything about Nike, you know that, like Loretta Lynn , they stand by their man, and therein lay a good lesson for smaller businesses. When Pittsburgh quarterback

News

  1. Levon Helm Dies: 'The Band' Singer Was 71

    Wed, 18 Apr 2012

    breakup. Helm also appeared in movies as an actor, making his screen debut in "The Coal Miner's Daughter," playing Loretta Lynn 's father, Ted Webb. He also had a role in "The Right Stuff." But music was his first love. After The Band's

  2. Obama Goes Country

    Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    performance series. The president, who is known more for listening to Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, and the Rolling Stones, than Loretta Lynn , Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton, explained how he’s come to appreciate country music, which he described as “truly Made in

  3. Miranda Lambert's Playlist: Top 5 Songs That Inspire the Country Music Star

    Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Coal Miner's Daughter," Loretta Lynn After moving to Nashville to pursue country music idols, the legendary Loretta Lynn , to do a recording and music video sudden go, 'oh my gosh, that's Loretta Lynn ,' so definitely it was kind of

  4. Singer Loretta Lynn Hospitalized

    Sun, 23 Oct 2011

    Country music legend Loretta Lynn , 76, was hospitalized over the weekend after showing the early stages of pneumonia. The ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ singer

  5. Top Federal Prosecutor Vows Crackdown On Corrupt State Legislators

    Fri, 15 Oct 2010

    Kentucky barbecue, private dancing on the deck of the steamer Belle of Louisville, and live music by Wynonna Judd, Loretta Lynn and Patty Loveless – all invitation only. Later in the week, lawmakers were invited to Churchill Downs, where they

  6. Charla Nash in 'Disbelief' Over Death of Sandra Herold, Owner of The Chimp Who Mauled Her

    Tue, 25 May 2010

    still pending. Prior to the attack, Herold and Nash had been friends for more than 30 years after riding horses in Loretta Lynn 's traveling rodeo in the '70s. Nash was attacked at Herold's Stamford, Conn., home after she was called over

  7. Sandra Herold, Owner of Travis, Chimp Who Mauled Charla Nash, Dies

    Tue, 25 May 2010

    still pending. Prior to the attack, Herold and Nash had been friends for more than 30 years after riding horses in Loretta Lynn 's traveling rodeo in the '70s. Nash was attacked at Herold's Stamford, Conn., home after she was called over

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Videos

  1. Loretta Lynn : Marriage Secrets Inspired Her Music

    Wed, 5 Dec 2012

    grand of opry. And country legend loretta lynn is still inspiring a new generation number one songs. At 80 years old, loretta lynn is country royalty. ♪ let the frilly gowns fool you. Loretta lynn is every bit the rebel. Pushing

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    years of performing at the famed grand of opry. And country legend loretta lynn is still inspiring a new generation, thanks to a collaboration with rocker jack white. The coal miner's daughter is now reaching a
    She's had 52 hits, 60 number one songs. At 80 years old, loretta lynn is country royalty. ♪ I lost my mind in oregon ♪ Reporter: And she is still on the road. What is it that you like about performing still? I mean, couldn't you just -- if I couldn't sing, i wouldn't go. Reporter: Don't let the frilly gowns fool you. Loretta lynn is every bit the rebel. Pushing the boundaries of country for decades, writing rated x about the double standards women faced. ♪
    as well. Giving loretta two grammies. And the grammy goes to -- loretta lynn . Reporter: And now, at 80 years old, loretta lynn , a great grandmother finds herself getting back on the tour bus. This is my bed. I have everything in here i need.
  2. Walmart Cashier Gets Career Encouragement From Loretta Lynn

    Mon, 25 Mar 2013

    So many of you wrote us after we told you about the check-out worker at walmart who just wants to make people happy singing country songs. By the way, her husband is a coal miner. But every now and then the universe decides to create a smile and the grand ole opry was watching. So abc's steve

  3. Loretta Lynn on Her Name

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    You think it's more difficult. Having the name if you're gonna get in the country music and you're gonna be someone you're you're famous opaque and you such a big shadow do you think it. It our hearts with the. The girls and I think it does help the note that you can get in there and them. Yeah I

  4. Loretta Lynn Honored for Honesty

    Sun, 11 Mar 2007

    First lady of country music on talking openly about serious issues through song.

  5. Stealing Angels Performs

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    Loretta Lynn's granddaughter performs "Girl's Got Your Back" with her band.

  6. World News 3/25: What to Do: Car Sinking in Water, Only Seconds to React

    Mon, 25 Mar 2013

    Wal-Mart in West Virginia and her husband of coal miner had to work you. As she was getting ready a big surprise. How Loretta Lynn was calling to wish her well. Don't they announced an. hated it. And after one short practice and pain. It's

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    work you. As she was getting ready a big surprise. How -- Loretta Lynn was calling to wish her well. Don't they announced an. -- hated -- it. And after one short practice and pain. It's.
  7. Lynn: Writing Life

    Sun, 11 Mar 2007

    Loretta Lynn on tackling difficult issues with her work.

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  1. PHOTO: Singer Loretta Lynn Hospitalized With Pneumonia
  2. PHOTO Garth Brooks performs at the GRAMMY Salute to Country Music Honoring Loretta Lynn presented by Mastercard and hosted by The Recording Academy at Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 12, 2010 in this file ...
  3. Loretta Lynn's Over-the-Top Ball Gown
  4. VIDEO: Robin Roberts sits down with Loretta Lynn.

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