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Loretta Lynn, a beloved country singer and the subject of the 1980 film “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” has died. She was 90 years old.According to a statement to the Associated Press by Lynn’s family, the singer died in her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills,” the statement said.Lynn was a longtime staple in country music, and the most awarded woman in the field.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticWhen Leslie Fram, formerly a top programmer and morning cohost in radio’s alternative format, made the jump from FM to television by coming aboard the CMT network as the VP in charge of music in 2011, she liked almost everything she had to learn as a quick study in country music. That ranged from the greater collegiality of country’s artist community to how much earlier the music showcases started in Nashville than they had in New York.

there! How are you!” hollers Sissy Spacek, as if she has just come across an old friend in the shopping mall. We’ve never met; I’m half an hour late for our video meeting and in a cold sweat. She is totally chilled and chuckles kindly at my incompetence.

Loretta Lynn is still rockin’ strong.

took herself out of the running to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year — “I don’t feel that I have earned that right,” she said in an Instagram post— she revealed that she hopes to one day be “worthy” of another nomination.“This has … inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ’n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do!” she said.And if Johnny Cash could work with Rick Rubin and Loretta Lynn could collaborate with Jack White, then certainly Parton could get some rock love.Rundgren — who in addition to being inducted into the RRHOF last year as an artist, has produced everyone from Badfinger and the New York Dolls to Meat Loaf’s “Bat Out of Hell” — would love to collaborate with Parton behind the boards. “Who wouldn’t?” Rundgren, 73, said.“She’s made so many records, has so much experience, you know there’s not going to be any sort of funny business about doing it.

Matt Powell News that country music fans had long dreaded arrived this week: The Ernest Tubb Record Shop, a fixture of Nashville since 1947 and a mainstay in its current Lower Broad location since 1951, will be closing some time this spring, according to owners who purchased the iconic business and building two years ago. The store was famous not only as a very old-school physical media mecca, but for hosting performances on its rear stage for the “Midnite Jamboree” program by the likes of Loretta Lynn or even a nascent Elvis Presley.Writer Matt Powell, who began working at the store in 1999 and was its manager from 2001-2005, penned an eloquent appreciation of the shop that Variety is sharing here:  I arrived at the turn of the century, time enough to catch the falling tail of the old Nashville, with its honky-tonk music and easy charm.

Chris Willman Music WriterIt was a bad sign for historic music retail in America when the building that used to house the famous Tower Records in West Hollywood was finally demolished in February. And now things are looking grim for the other most iconic record store in the U.S., and an even longer-standing one — Ernest Tubb’s Record Shop, a fixture in downtown Nashville since 1947 and in its present location since 1951.“It’s with great sadness that we share the news that the Ernest Tubb Record Shop — building and business — will be sold,” said an announcement on the store’s social media, adding that the store will shut down some time in the spring.The store is important in country music history not only as a retail site but as the longtime home of a radio show nearly as old as the shop itself, “The Midnite Jamboree,” which still broadcasts live following the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday nights.

Dolly Parton turned down ElvisLinkDolly Parton: 13 crazy facts about the Queen of CountryLinkMany believed Rich was taking public and rather ill-advised stand against the infiltration of crossover pop acts onto the country scene. This had come to head the previous year when Olivia Newton-John won Best Female Vocalist over the likes of Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton. Outraged country music legends like George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Brenda Lee, Conway Tewitty and Dolly Parton formed the Association of Country EntertainersThe Country Music Hall of Fame said: "As a result of that 1974 flap, a memorable CMA Awards event came the next year, when an obviously well-lubricated Charlie Rich ended his reign as 1974's Entertainer of the Yeah by announcing the new recipient of the CMA's top prize.

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Hargus “Pig” Robbins was a country music session pianist who played on hits including Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” and on Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde” album.Blind since childhood, Robbins learned to play piano while attending the Nashville School for the blind. He began playing for Nashville’s greatest musicians in the 1950s, his first big hit coming with George Jones’ (1931–2013) “White Lightning” in 1959.

Chris Willman Music WriterHargus “Pig” Robbins, a Country Music Hall of Fame member who played piano on thousands of Nashville sessions and was renowned to Bob Dylan fans for his work on “Blonde on Blonde,” has died at age 84.

Ryan Culwell, “Run Like a Bull" (Missing Piece Records)Ryan Culwell is as Texan as an El Camino with a rusty tailgate. His Panhandle roots infuse everything he does.That's as true as ever on Culwell's new album, “Run Like a Bull," the Americana singer-songwriter's third LP. It's more like his first album, “Flatlands" than his second “The Last American," though the latter had its virtues.

Dolly Parton celebrated her 76th birthday in her "birthday suit" on social media. Parton shared a photo to mark the occasion Wednesday on Twitter. "Just hangin' out in my birthday suit," the country music star captioned her photo.

Ralph Emery, the country music disc jockey and television host who came to prominence on Nashville’s WSM, died on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was 88.

Country star Dolly Parton and her Smoky Mountain businesses have raised $700,000 to help residents impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Middle Tennessee.

Dolly Parton and her Smoky Mountain businesses have raised $700,000 to help residents impacted by recent floods in Tennessee.On August 21 more than 500 homes and 50 businesses were damaged after up to 17 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours, causing rising waters to tear through Humphreys, Hickman, Houston and Dickson counties.Parton chose United Way of Humphreys County to receive and distribute her donation, as suggested by her friend and fellow country music legend Loretta Lynn.

Loretta Lynn has sadly lost her ranch foreman, Wayne Spears.

The foreman at the Tennessee ranch of country legend Loretta Lynn was among at least 22 people who died in the raging floods that devastated part of the state on Saturday. The ranch in Hurricane Mills announced the death of Wayne Spears in a Sunday Facebook post — which was subsequently shared by the 89-year-old country singer.

Loretta Lynn is one of the most recognised country legends and has been enjoying watching other stars follow in her footsteps over the years.MORE: Carrie Underwood looks sensational in bridal gown following big announcementWhile the 89-year-old doesn't share a lot on social media, she couldn't resist taking to Twitter this month to pay tribute to country star Carly Pearce.Carly recently joined the legendary Grand Ole Opry after Dolly Parton extended the coveted invitation to her, and Loretta

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country stars Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Carly Pearce and Jamey Johnson will perform at the Academy of Country Music Honors, which will honor Loretta Lynn, Dan + Shay and Luke Combs among others.The annual show on Aug.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Academy of Country Music, one of the few orgs that puts on two awards shows every year, has named the recipients of non-competitive honors that will be given out in August in a ceremony that traditionally serves as the adjunct to the ACM Awards in April. Honorees at the 14th annual “ACM Honors” ceremony at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium Aug.

Bill Owens was a country music songwriter who was Dolly Parton’s uncle and mentor.Owens wrote songs for many top country musicians, including Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner (1927–2007), and Kris Kristofferson. He was also a guitarist who toured extensively with musicians including his niece, Parton.

Three country queens are coming together.

(Reuters) - British filmmaker Michael Apted, the man behind the "Up" documentaries that chronicled the lives of a group of British children for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 79, his U. S.

Michael Apted, the acclaimed British director of the “Up” documentaries series and films as diverse as the Loretta Lynn biopic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and the James Bond film “The World Is Not Enough,” has died. He was 79.A representative for the Directors Guild of America said his family informed the organization that he passed Thursday night.

Michael Apted, the acclaimed British director of the “Up” documentary series and films as diverse as the Loretta Lynn biopic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and the James Bond film “The World Is Not Enough,” has died. He was 79.A representative for the Directors Guild of America said his family informed the organization that he passed Thursday night.

Carrie Underwood hits the stage for a performance at the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards, which aired on Wednesday (September 16).

Carrie Underwood rocked out at the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards while paying tribute to female country music legends.The Oklahoma native, 37, honored Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Martina McBride and Reba McEntire from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, September 16.“These strong voices mean so much to me and all the other female artists who stand on their shoulders,” Underwood said before singing a complication of the women’s hits to

Carrie Underwood just wowed on the Grand Ole Opry House stage. During the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday, the 37-year-old singer honored trailblazing female Opry members by performing a medley of songs by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton.Wearing a tea-length, pink dress, Underwood began her time on stage by expressing how much each of the women mean to her.«Patsy and Loretta.

Martina McBride needs no introduction. — Although, Carrie Underwood will give the country legend, along with a slew of other trailblazers in the biz, a musical one when she opens tonight’s Academy of Country Music Awards. Carrie will perform a medley of hits from iconic country female singers, including, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, and of course, the one and only, Martina McBride.

55th Academy of Country Music Awards will feature some incredible performers! CBS, Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced on Wednesday that musicians including Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood and Trisha Yearwood will take the stage for this year's show.Shelton and Stefani are set perform their single, «Happy Anywhere,» while Underwood will honor trailblazing female Opry members by performing a medley of songs by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell,

There are few things more stereotypically “American” than country music. To the average person, if you think of the country music legends of the past 50 years, many will just imagine the likes of Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, and Patsy Cline.

Kid Rock and Loretta Lynn… married?!

Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock got ‘married’ over the weekend: ‘Sorry girls, he’s taken now.’ This is a rumor that started over the weekend and apparently ended with a surprise wedding on Sunday during Lynn’s son Ernest’s vow renewals.

What a weekend! My Ernie & Crystal renewed their vows this weekend. It was beautiful and everything it should be.

wrote on Instagram. “Marriage isn’t always easy —- heck it’s not even always pretty, but love holds you together and you push through the bad days to enjoy the good ones.