Loretta Lynn’s daughters are keeping the memory of the country music legend close to their hearts after her devastating death. In an interview on Tuesday, Peggy and Patsy Lynn shared how faith was truly important to their mother.
12.05.2023 - 02:41 / etcanada.com
Dolly Parton is remembering two fellow country music stars that held a special place in her heart- Naomi Judd and Loretta Lynn.
During Thursday night’s Academy of Country Music Awards’ segment remembering country music artists who are no longer with us, Parton took a moment to pay tribute to the “two women who were like sisters to [her].”
Parton called both Judd and Lynn “the real G.O.A.T.” then went on to recall the similarities between her and Judd.
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She pointed out that the two are both the same age — born in 1946 — and in the same month — January — making them both capricorns.
She added that they both have a love for big hair and makeup, but “most importantly, we love each other.”
Parton, 77, then went on to sing a verse from the classic hymn— Alan Jackson’s “Precious Memories”.
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“Precious memories, how they linger/ How they ever flood my soul/ In the stillness, of the midnight/ Precious sacred scenes unfold/ Precious memories,” she sang.
The touching tribute warmed Parton’s fellow co-host, Garth Brooks, as he applauded her performance and raised his cowboy hat in the air.
Judd died by suicide in April 2022 at the age of 76. Months later, in October, Lynn passed away “peacefully” at 90.
Loretta Lynn’s daughters are keeping the memory of the country music legend close to their hearts after her devastating death. In an interview on Tuesday, Peggy and Patsy Lynn shared how faith was truly important to their mother.
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graced the Ford Center stage in Frisco, Texas, the “No Fences” crooner labeled Parton as the “G.O.A.T” — meaning she’s the “greatest of all time.” The “9 to 5” singer then strolled onto the platform while pulling a cart with an actual goat sitting in it. “I’ve got your G.O.A.T. right here!” she laughed as she took her place next to Brooks.Parton then couldn’t help but gush over her co-emcee’s musical gifts, saying: “He changed the name of country music forever.”“In a flash, he became one of the biggest stars of all time,” she said.Then the Tennessee native revealed why she believes that Brooks called her the “G.O.A.T.”“I think it stands for ‘Garth organized a threesome!’” she joked on air.Parton added that she is the “Not Counting On You” musician’s “hall pass” — meaning that she is his one chance to have an affair without any repercussions from his wife.Yearwood and Brooks have been married since 2005, while Parton wedded Carl Thomas Dean in 1996.Parton also sang a beautiful tribute to the late Loretta Lynn and Naomi Judd at the ceremony.
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Garth Brooks to host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, and they kicked things off with a fun opening number that took a decidedly risqué turn.Brooks hit the stage with a big smile and welcomed the audience with a love-fest between him and his co-host, Dolly Parton, whom he called the G.O.A.T. and introduced with her well-deserved title of the «King of Country Music.»«Did I hear you say you were looking for a G.O.A.T.?» Parton said, coming out onto the stage pulling a cart with a real goat in it. «I've got your G.O.A.T.
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