Loretta Lynn
Larry Busacca, Getty Images Loretta Lynn Under Fire for Age Discrepancy
Loretta Lynn has always been less than outspoken about her age, but it's recently been discovered that the singer may not be as young as she claims. If that's the case, how accurate is the timeline of events as depicted in her autobiography and 1980 Oscar-winning movie, 'Coal Miner's Daughter'? According to recovered Kentucky state birth certificates and marriage licenses for Loretta Webb Lynn, pivotal information woven into the film's plot -- Lynn's famous life story -- may be completely false.
The Hartman Group, Getty Images Zooey Deschanel to Play Loretta Lynn in ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ on Broadway
Loretta Lynn is taking her life story to Broadway, and guess who's going to play the lead role? Adorable 'New Girl' star Zooey Deschanel! The celebrated country star revealed her plans for the musical adaptation of 'Coal Miner's Daughter' on Thursday night (May 10) during a Grand Ole Opry performance at the Ryman Auditorium -- and she brought Deschanel on stage to help share the news, much to the audience's surprise.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Miranda Lambert Beyond Flattered by Getting Loretta Lynn’s Approval
At a recent stop on her On Fire Tour, Miranda Lambert opened up about her career goals for the future, but also how she got her start -- her beginnings as a singer, especially what it was like to hear legendary country singer Loretta Lynn give her some pretty hefty praise.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Loretta Lynn Releases New Book ‘Honky Tonk Girl: My Life in Lyrics’
Loretta Lynn's life and career have been documented in many special tributes, songs and even in movies throughout the years, but now the legendary singer is releasing a new book, 'Honky Tonk Girl: My Life in Lyrics.'
Larry Bussaca / Isaac Brekken, Getty Images Loretta Lynn Joining Bret Michaels for ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ Remake
Eighties rocker Bret Michaels of Poison has revealed that he enjoyed Thanksgiving at Loretta Lynn's Hurricane Mills, Tenn. ranch, and afterward the two collaborated on a few songs. Rolling Stone reports that Michaels and Lynn are going to re-record his band's 1988 hit 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' for Michaels' upcoming solo album.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Loretta Lynn Cancels First Concerts of 2012
A knee surgery and pneumonia kept country legend Loretta Lynn from fulfilling a number of her late 2011 tour dates. An unknown ailment is keeping her off the road to begin 2012. The singer has canceled her first shows of the year, a Jan. 7 stop in Ashland, Ken. and a Jan. 8 show in Durham, N.C.
Larry Busacca / Jason Kempin, Getty Images Loretta Lynn Gives Marriage Advice to Granddaughter Tayla of Stealing Angels
When your grandma has had one of the best and long-lived marriages of all time, it's a little hard to not want to turn to her for marriage advice as you plan your very first wedding. For Tayla Lynn, one third of the hot girl trio Stealing Angels, her situation was no different ... other than the fact that "Grandma" is country music legend Loretta Lynn.
Loretta Lynn’s Health Scare, Scotty McCreery vs. Jason Aldean’s Showdown + More – This Week’s Hottest Posts
Hospitalizations make an unfortunate appearance on the 10 most read stories this week. Both Loretta Lynn and Marie Osmond took ill, but both seem to be on the road to recovery. Friends and family of Billy Ray Cyrus may be wondering if he should see a doctor of a different kind, as his picture of an alleged alien spacecraft left fans scratching their heads.
There was good news to be found as a country newcomer announced her engagement, and Trace Adkins shared that his family would finally be moving on after the fire that destroyed their house five months ago. None of these artists could top Jason Aldean and Scotty McCreery this week, however. The two country men duked it out in a way not seen before on Taste of Country.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Loretta Lynn Recovering at Home After Hospitalization
After a rough weekend that included hospitalization due to pneumonia, country music legend Loretta Lynn is resting comfortably at home, according to a statement released on Monday morning.
Larry Busacca, Getty Images Loretta Lynn Is ‘Doing Well’ After Hospitalization
Loretta Lynn, suffering from the early stages of pneumonia, was hospitalized this weekend and forced to cancel last night's concert in Ashland, Ky., as previously reported. According to an update posted to Lynn's official website on Saturday night, the 76-year-old is currently "doing well" but will in fact be canceling tonight's scheduled concert in Durham, N.C. as well.
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