Loretta Lynn, American Idol

Former “American Idol” contestant Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, gave birth to a baby girl on Friday. “ Southern Living ” reports Russell, 26, gave birth to her first child with husband, ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Loretta Lynn, who rose from a hardscrabble upbringing to become the most culturally significant female singer-songwriter in country music history, has died. She was 90.
These Loretta Lynn tracks challenged the norms of country music when they were released, and they're still deeply revered today.
During a time of cultural upheaval, country music reflects profound changes in American society. The feisty Loretta Lynn writes and performs songs that speak frankly on behalf of women.
stellar songwriters like Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn, and incredible performers like Tanya Tucker and Miranda Lambert, country music just wouldn't be the same. Flip through the slideshow ...