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Carrie Underwood recalls first time meeting Loretta Lynn in tribute post: “She is irreplaceable”

ABC/Connie Chornuk Carrie Underwood is paying her respects to Loretta Lynn.  In an Instagram post, Carrie recalls meeting Loretta backstage at the Grand Ole Opry early on in her career — specifically how Loretta lightly spanked her as she walked by.  “I turned around and there she was…in a big sparkly dress…laughing as she continued to walk down the …

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“Love you Loretta”: Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton & more of Loretta Lynn’s contemporaries share tributes

ABC/Heidi Gutman Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and many of Loretta Lynn‘s peers are sharing their admiration for her following her death.  Among those is Loretta’s sister Crystal Gayle, who wrote on Instagram, “the world lost a legend. We lost a sister. Love you Loretta.”  Dolly and Reba connected Loretta to their own families, with Dolly saying that she and Loretta shared …

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“I Should Have Married You”: Old Dominions tease new song

ABC/Connie Chornuk Old Dominion has a new song in the works and is asking fans for their opinions.  On Monday, the band shared a clip on Instagram of a new song they’ve written and recorded called “I Should Have Married You” that tells the story of a man looking back on a relationship, wishing he had …

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Miranda Lambert reflects on Loretta Lynn’s impact on women in country music

Getty Miranda Lambert is remembering Loretta Lynn‘s kindness and reflecting on the impact she had on country music.  After news broke that Loretta died at her Tennessee home at the age of 90, Miranda turned to social media to share her grief.   Miranda and Loretta formed a special connection over the years; in 2010 they joined forces with Sheryl Crow for …

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Carrie Underwood says Denim & Rhinestones Tour is going to be “a lot of fun”

Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood is guaranteeing fans a good time on her upcoming Denim & Rhinestones Tour.  The tour is in support of her new album, Denim & Rhinestones, which hit #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #10 on the all-genre Billboard 200. It also produced the top 10 single “Ghost Story.” Carrie has been gearing up for the trek that …

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“Rest now you angel”: Darius Rucker reflects on his friend Loretta Lynn

ABC/Connie Chornuk Darius Rucker is sharing kind words about his friend Loretta Lynn in the wake of her passing.  Darius was one of the many artists who paid tribute to Loretta’s storied catalog in 2019 during her 87th birthday celebration at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. He performed a cover of one of her signature hits, “The Pill.”  Darius is now reflecting …

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Carly Pearce tributes Loretta Lynn: “One of the greatest there ever will be”

ABC/Connie Chornuk Carly Pearce is reflecting on the impact of Loretta Lynn.  Following Lynn’s passing on October 4 at the age of 90, Carly took to Instagram to honor the legacy of “one of the greatest.” Carly included a musical tribute to the icon, “Dear Miss Loretta” featuring Patty Loveless, on her critically acclaimed album 29: Written in Stone. Carly debuted “Dear …

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Country music icon Loretta Lynn has died at age 90

Russ Harrington Loretta Lynn, who overcame meager beginnings to transform her country career into international fame and fortune, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday at her ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, according to her publicist. She was 90. By the time Coal Miner’s Daughter hit the big screen in 1980, based on her signature song of …

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Russell Dickerson says his self-titled album is “a soundtrack for whatever you’re feeling”

Triple Tigers Records Russell Dickerson says his upcoming album is a “soundtrack” to his life that he hopes fans apply to their own stories.  Following the release of 2020’s Southern Symphony, Russell is gearing up to share his third studio album. It includes his current single featuring Jake Scott, “She Likes It,” which is in the top 20 on country radio.  …

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Nashville notes: Miranda Lambert to perform on ‘Kimmel’, Jon Pardi’s RIAA certification & more

Miranda Lambert will perform her current single, “Strange,” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night. It airs at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC.  Jon Pardi‘s third studio album, Heartache Medication, has been certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies. He was surprised with a plaque in Nashville during the final stop on his Ain’t Always the Cowboy Tour. Presale tickets for Reba …

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