The entire world is mourning the loss of the Country Music Hall of Famer and leading lady of Country Music Loretta Lynn yesterday (October 4th). She passed away this morning at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee at the age of 90. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning,” her family confirmed.
Loretta was the first female to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award in 1972, as well as the ACM Entertainer of the Year Award in 1975. She was also the first recipient of the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 1967 and went on to win that award two more times (1972, 1973). She and frequent duet partner Conway Twitty won the CMA Award for Vocal Duo of the Year for four consecutive years from 1972 to 1975. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988.
You can find some posts and audio from some of the country artists who were touched by Loretta and her music.
Kacey Musgraves opened for the Queen of Country at the 48th Annual CMA Awards in 2014 and also opened a few shows for her, as well.
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