The 2022 CMA Awards happened tonight at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, and the ceremony kicked off with a particular tribute to the late Loretta Lynn, who died final month at 90. Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Reba McEntire stepped onstage to sing Lynn’s 1966 hit “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” which led into Lambert singing 1967’s “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’.” McEntire then carried out Lynn’s 1971 monitor “You’re Lookin’ At Country,” adjusting the lyrics barely to “If you’re looking at Loretta, you’re looking at country.” The group ended with a rendition of 1971’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” as footage of Lynn with varied artists (Dolly Parton, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson) flashed throughout the display.
Watch the CMA tribute to Loretta Lynn beneath.