As CMT honored Loretta Lynn with its “Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn” live performance final week, the Grand Ole Opry was as soon as once more stuffed in honor of the nation music legend.
Throughout the night time, heartfelt tributes and emotional performances have been paid to Loretta Lynn in honor of her life, legacy, and music.
Wynonna Judd joined the Gaither Vocal Band and Larry Strickland in singing “How Great Thou Art” on the night time of remembrance hosted by Jenna Bush Hager. A low-toned vocal efficiency by Judd began the star-studded night time off on an emotional word.
The solely instrument Keith Urban dropped at the stage was the banjo. In addition to performing a stripped-down and modern twangy rendition of Lynn’s notorious hit, “You’re Lookin’ At Country,” he additionally shared private anecdotes like being his date on the 2005 CMT Music Awards and taking part in a voicemail she as soon as despatched him.
Tanya Tucker sang “Blue Kentucky Girl” whereas Darius Rucker sang Lynn’s controversial but trustworthy traditional, “Fist City.” The iconic George Strait walked earnestly on stage to carry out her primary “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind).”
Many of Lynn’s achievements have been highlighted all through the night time, together with her primary file and platinum information, however essentially the most memorable message was merely how good an individual she was. As girls in a male-dominated trade, Faith Hill and Martina McBride famous how Lynn was at all times there for them. In a video message, Dolly Parton shared, “She was the best friend anybody could have.”
Before singing, Alan Jackson shared a music he wrote for his mom, noting that Lynn reminded him of his personal. The observe was titled “Where Her Heart Has Always Been.”
Other messages proven by way of video message included one from crossover famous person Taylor Swift who mentioned that Lynn, “Paved the best way for each songwriter that’s attempting to be truthful and trustworthy at present.“
Jack White, who was a longtime fan of Lynn earlier than changing into a buddy and collaborator, stunned everybody with a efficiency of the title observe of her forty second studio album “Van Lear Rose.” The file was nominated for 5 Grammy Awards in 2005 and took residence two of them together with Best Country Album.
There have been many artists who took the stage and shared their private tales and experiences with Lynn, however Brandi Carlile took a special route. Before singing, “She’s Got You,” Brandi Carlile famous that “She was my hero’s hero,” earlier than giving nods to her idols like Wynonna Judd and Tanya Tucker within the viewers. In addition to her elegantly vibrato-laden vocals, Carlile’s efficiency was one of the spectacular of the night time. She acquired a standing ovation, one of many few.
Emmy Russell, Lynn’s granddaughter, and Lukas Nelson, Willie Nelson’s grandson, carried out the excessive hovering, angelic tune “Lay Me Down.” This was a nostalgic, bittersweet second because the music was recorded by Lynn and Willie Nelson. She revealed that this was her first efficiency since her grandmother turned sick just a few years in the past.
A standing ovation and refrain of claps greeted Lynn’s daughter Patsy Lynn Russell and granddaughter Tayla Lynn. The reminiscence of Tayla Lynn’s grandmother sharing her religion is without doubt one of the finest items she left behind when she was rising up. Patsy Lynn Russell expressed her delight in her mom’s accomplishments by saying, “I’m so proud of what my mom’s accomplished – how many artists, how many people in the world she touched.” She later added, “She has laid down such a legacy that she will never leave us. She will always be here.”
