In celebration of Loretta Lynn’s extraordinary life and profession, a public memorial service will likely be held in Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry Home on October thirtieth. In tandem with the occasion, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Profession of Loretta Lynn will air on CMT at 4 pm PST/7 pm EST the identical day.
“The Most Awarded Woman in Nation Music Historical past” loved a profession that spanned over six many years, releasing a number of gold albums, together with Coal Miner’s Daughter, which served as the topic materials for the 1980 movie of the identical identify starring Sissy Spacek.
Throughout her lifetime, Lynn was nominated for 18 Grammy awards, toured for nearly 60 years, and launched 50 studio albums. The multi-talented guitarist and singer-songwriter will likely be honored by Lynn’s longtime household pal, the co-host of NBC’s As we speak Present, Jenna Bush Hager.
The occasion will function performances from Lynn’s friends and most of the nation artists she influenced, together with George Strait, Wynonna Judd, Tanya Tucker, Margo Worth, Little Massive City, Brandi Carlile, Emmy Russell & Lukas Nelson, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen with Brittney Spencer, and Keith City. Different performers will likely be introduced quickly, and different artists equivalent to Sheryl Crow and Tim McGraw may also be making appearances.
Loretta Lynn handed away at her property in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, on the age of 90 on October 4. A personal funeral was held at her household’s cemetery, alongside her household and associates, together with Randy Travis and Dolly Parton. The upcoming memorial service has been created by Lynn’s household, alongside CMT and Sandbox Productions.
The occasion may have one other televised, commercial-free encore of Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Profession of Loretta Lynn on November 2 at 5 pm PST/8 pm EST and November 6 at 8 am PST/11 am EST. In early 2023, the occasion will likely be obtainable on-demand for streaming on Paramount+.
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