Loretta Lynn is an award-winning country singing star. She has had 25 songs hit number number one throughout her 90 years of life. She has won about 50 awards for her admired music. Her hit song “Cole Miners Daughter” is one of America’s favorite songs, eventually gaining over 18 million views on YouTube

Loreta Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky on April 14, 1932. Her recent death on October 4, 2022 has been heartbreaking to many of her diehard fans. Her career began when she was singing in bars in the late 1950s. She slowly gained traction as she was noticed by local record executives. She was eventually signed in January of 1960, and this was a huge step in her career. Soon after, she released her first song, a single, called “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl”. This may not have been her biggest song, but it did well enough for her to continue singing. 

She was married in 1948 to Oliver Lynn. He was a big part of her successful beginning. He bough her a guitar for $17, and with this guitar she was able to get signed and release her first single. Her husband was one of her biggest supporters, and she dearly admired the guitar he gifted her. 

They eventually had six children, and two of which passed away. Her oldest son, Jack Benny Lynn died in 1984 from drowning after trying to ride a horse across a river. She also lost her husband in 1996 from diabetes. These tragic events took a toll on Loretta, but she still managed to power through and keep writing songs for her fans. 

Loretta Lynn is said by many to be one of the greatest female country singers. This unforgettable artist will always hold a place in the heart of country music lovers.