Loretta Lynn
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Summary
Loretta Lynn was born on April 14, 1932[1], in Butcher Hollow[2]. She died on October 4, 2022[3], in Hurricane Mills[4]. She worked as a singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], violinist[7], recording artist[8], and screenwriter[9]. She ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,051 views/month, #3,498 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 14, 1935[11]
- Place of burial: Hurricane Mills[12]
- Spouse: Oliver Lynn[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: composer[16], singer[17], country musician[18], songwriter[19]
- Field of work: music composing[20]
- Notable work: I'm a Honky Tonk Girl[21], Still Woman Enough[22], Loretta Lynn Sings[23], Coal Miner's Daughter[24]
- Award received: Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year[25], Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal[26], American Music Award for Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group[27], American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist[28], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[29], American Music Award of Merit[30], Kennedy Center Honors[31], Kentucky Women Remembered[32], Grammy Award for Best Country Album[33], Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals[34], Americana Award for Artist of the Year[35], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[36], Presidential Medal of Freedom[37], Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[38]
- Member of: Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn[39]
- Sex or gender: female[40]
- Genre: country music[41], honky tonk[42], gospel music[43], folk music[44]
- Named after: Loretta Young[45]
- Record label: Decca[46], Zero Records[47]
- Discography: Loretta Lynn discography[48], Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty discography[49]
- Commons category: Loretta Lynn[50]
- Residence: Hurricane Mills[51]
- Family name: Webb[52], Lynn[53]
- Given name: Loretta[54]
- Official website: https://lorettalynn.com/[55]
- Topic's main category: Category:Loretta Lynn[56]
Why It Matters
Loretta Lynn has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
She has been cited as an influence by Dolly Parton[59], a country singer[60], 1946–2026[61], of United States[62], awarded the National Medal of Arts[63], specialised in music composing[64]; Faith Hill[65], a singer[66], b. 1967[67], of United States[68], awarded the American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist[69]; and Ha*Ash[70], a pop duo[71], founded in 2002[72].
FAQs
Where was Loretta Lynn born?
Loretta Lynn's place of birth was Butcher Hollow[2].
Where did Loretta Lynn die?
Loretta Lynn died in Hurricane Mills[4].
Who was Loretta Lynn married to?
Loretta Lynn's spouses include Oliver Lynn[13].
What did Loretta Lynn do for work?
Loretta Lynn worked as a singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], violinist[7], recording artist[8], and screenwriter[9].
What awards did Loretta Lynn receive?
Honors received include Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year[25] and Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal[26].
Who did Loretta Lynn influence?
Loretta Lynn has been cited as an influence by Dolly Parton[59], Faith Hill[65], and Ha*Ash[70].