Loretta Lynn
American country singer (1932–2022)
Biography
Loretta Lynn (née Webb; April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022) was an American country music singer and songwriter. In a career spanning six decades, Lynn released multiple gold albums. She had numerous hits such as "Hey Loretta", "The Pill", "Blue Kentucky Girl", "Love Is The Foundation", "You're Lookin' At Country", "You Ain't Woman Enough", "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl", "Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)", "One's On the Way", "Fist City", and "Coal Miner's Daughter". The 1980 musical film Coal Miner's Daughter was based on her life, in which actress Sissy Spacek portrayed Lynn.
Lynn received many awards and other accolades for her groundbreaking role in country music, including awards from both the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music (ACM) as a duet partner and an individual artist. She was nominated 18 times for a Grammy Award and won three times. As of 2022, Lynn was the most awarded female country recording artist and the only female ACM Artist of the Decade (the 1970s). Lynn scored 24 No. 1 hit singles and 11 number-one albums. She ended 57 years of touring on the road after she suffered a stroke in 2017 and broke her hip in 2018.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- I'm a Honky Tonk Girl
- Still Woman Enough
- Loretta Lynn Sings
- Coal Miner's Daughter
Genres
- country music
- honky tonk
- gospel music
- folk music
Instruments
- voice
- guitar
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Oliver Lynn
Awards & honours (15)
- Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year
- Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
- American Music Award for Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group
- American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- American Music Award of Merit
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Kentucky Women Remembered
- Grammy Award for Best Country Album
- Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
- Americana Award for Artist of the Year
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
- Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
Quick answers about Loretta Lynn
- How old was Loretta Lynn?
- Loretta Lynn died on October 4, 2022 at the age of 90.
- When is Loretta Lynn's birthday?
- Loretta Lynn was born on April 14, 1932.
- Where was Loretta Lynn born?
- Loretta Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow.
- What is Loretta Lynn's zodiac sign?
- Loretta Lynn's zodiac sign is Aries.
- What is Loretta Lynn's nationality?
- Loretta Lynn is a citizen of United States.
- What does Loretta Lynn do?
- Loretta Lynn is known as singer-songwriter, guitarist, violinist, recording artist.
- Who has Loretta Lynn been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Loretta Lynn's spouse is or was Oliver Lynn.
