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Loretta Lynn, ‘Honky Tonk Girl': New Book Explores Legend’s ‘Life in Lyrics’
Loretta Lynn, ‘Honky Tonk Girl': New Book Explores Legend’s ‘Life in Lyrics’
Loretta Lynn, ‘Honky Tonk Girl': New Book Explores Legend’s ‘Life in Lyrics’
Even if Loretta Lynn had never written 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' the 1976 memoir that became an Oscar-winning film, fans would know a fair bit about her life. Many of her best-loved songs were penned from personal experience, and with that in mind, the country legend is releasing another type of autobiography: 'Honky Tonk Girl: My Life in Lyrics...
Grammy Awards’ Best Acceptance Speeches
Grammy Awards’ Best Acceptance Speeches
Grammy Awards’ Best Acceptance Speeches
"I'd like to thank God, my manager, the fans, country radio and members of the Recording Academy ..." Sure, all those people are deserving of thanks when it comes to Grammy awards, but we like it when the winners are a bit more creative! The Boot presents some of our favorite Grammy Awards acceptance speeches from country stars over the years...
Larry Butler, Grammy-Winning Country Producer, Dead at 69
Larry Butler, the Grammy-winning producer behind some of Kenny Rogers' most memorable hits, including the 1978 classic 'The Gambler,' died yesterday (Jan. 20) at his home in Pensacola, Fla., The Tennessean reports. He was 69. In a remarkable career that spanned roughly a half-century, Larry collaborated with numerous country legends, among them Loretta Lynn, Charlie Rich, Waylon Jennings and Johnn
Loretta Lynn Postpones First Tour Dates of 2012
Loretta Lynn Postpones First Tour Dates of 2012
Loretta Lynn Postpones First Tour Dates of 2012
Loretta Lynn's first two tour dates of 2012 have been postponed. A note on her website reads that the Jan. 7 stop in Ashland, Ky. and the Jan. 8 show in Durham, N.C. will be rescheduled for a later date. The Herald-Dispatch is reporting that the Ashland stop has been rescheduled for Feb...
Loretta Lynn Cancels Concert After Being Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Loretta Lynn Cancels Concert After Being Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Loretta Lynn Cancels Concert After Being Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Loretta Lynn's scheduled performance tonight (Oct. 22) at Kentucky's Paramount Arts Center has been cancelled, TMZ reports, as the country legend has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Few details were available as of Saturday afternoon, but venue marketing director Jenny Holmes told West Virginia's WOWK TV that a makeup date will be announced as soon as possible...
Loretta Lynn Postpones Tour for Knee Surgery
Loretta Lynn Postpones Tour for Knee Surgery
Loretta Lynn Postpones Tour for Knee Surgery
A torn knee ligament has once again sidelined Loretta Lynn, who must now undergo reconstruction surgery. The 76-year-old country icon had to postpone a few concerts back in March and April when her knee was causing her intense pain. She resumed touring in May, but is once again having to reschedule appearances, this time for surgery and recovery -- doctors' orders...
Loretta Lynn Cancels Performance Due to Dehydration
Loretta Lynn Cancels Performance Due to Dehydration
Loretta Lynn Cancels Performance Due to Dehydration
Douglas Mason, Getty Images The legendary Loretta Lynn has been forced to cancel her July 17 performance at Jamboree in the Hills, an annual four-day country music extravaganza held in Belmont, Ohio. The 76-year-old singer cites extreme dehydration, following a period of extreme heat in her home state of Tennessee where the heat index reached upwards of 116 degrees earlier this week...

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