Biography
Loretta Lynn was an American country music singer and songwriter. In a career spanning six decades, Lynn released multiple gold albums. She had numerous hits such as "Hey Loretta", "The Pill", "Blue Kentucky Girl", "Love Is the Foundation", "You're Lookin' at Country", "You Ain't Woman Enough", "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl", "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' ", "One's on the Way", "Fist City", and "Coal Miner's Daughter". The 1980 musical film Coal Miner's Daughter was based on her life, in which actress Sissy Spacek portrayed Lynn.
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Awards & recognition
- Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award · 2021
- Americana Lifetime Achievement Award — Songwriting · 2014
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2013
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2010
- Americana Award — Artist of the Year · 2004
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- Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 2004
- Grammy Award — Best Country Album · 2004
- Kentucky Women Remembered · 2004
- Kennedy Center Honors · 2003
- American Music Award of Merit · 1985
- American Music Award — Favorite Country Female Artist · 1978
- American Music Award — Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group · 1978
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1978
- American Music Award — Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group · 1977
- American Music Award — Favorite Country Female Artist · 1977
- American Music Award — Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group · 1975
- Country Music Association Award — Female Vocalist of the Year · 1973
- Country Music Association Award — Female Vocalist of the Year · 1972
- Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1971
- Country Music Association Award — Female Vocalist of the Year · 1967
- Shortlist Music Prize · 2004 · nominated
Filmography14 titles
The Muppet Show
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
Ghost Adventures
Nashville Rebel
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Coal Miner's Daughter
Roseanne
The Dick Cavett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Austin City Limits
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen