The first woman ever to win country music’s coveted Entertainer of the Year title did not succeed in spite of her difficult upbringing. Rather, Loretta Lynn thrived precisely because of it. The second ...

Loretta Lynn's 1975 song "The Pill" was groundbreaking in its time Michael Ochs Archives/Getty In 1975, Loretta Lynn released an anthem for female independence that raised the ire of some preachers ...

When Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty started making music together in the early 70s, they were both quite established as solo artists. It was Loretta Lynn’s husband, Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn, who ...

Lynn was born on April 14, 1932 in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky Terry Wyatt/Getty Country music icon Loretta Lynn's successful career was marked with tragedy Married at 15, Lynn raised six children while ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville’s neighborhood in the north once served as the home of numerous country music artists, including stars like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Brian Mansfield with the ...

Many fans fell in love with Emmy Russell during her time on “American Idol,” because of the way she came out of her shell and shared her talent. Since her time on the show, the granddaughter or ...

There may be no more defining figure in the annals of country music than the late Loretta Lynn. In a career that spanned some 60 years, she eschewed the image of the tenderhearted, soft-spoken, ...

SALEM, Va. – The Salem Stampede Rodeo has been entertaining and thrilling families for decades, celebrating its 59th anniversary this year, but have you ever been curious how it got its start? In 1969 ...

Even during the holidays, I simply cannot get enough. It’s hard to find really good, high quality sad country Christmas songs, and as I’ve mentioned several times already this holiday season, I’m not ...

Loretta Lynn's life and career have been the subject of multiple movies over the years, but the country icon's own acting career was surprisingly brief, consisting of just one mainstream acting job.

Country singer-songwriter Jessica Lynn, known for her powerful voice and multi-instrumental talents, will visit the Warner Theater in Torrington Nov. 29 for her "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" tour.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Loretta Lynn was one of country music's greatest pioneers—and her legacy continues to serve as an inspiration. From winning three ...