By Mark Gray
6:02am PDT, Oct 5, 2022
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Loretta Lynn, an icon commonly referred to as the First Lady of Country Music, has passed away. She was 90. Over the course of her six-decade career, the "Coal Miner's Daughter" singer notched 24 No. 1 songs and and 11 No. 1 albums. "Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, Oct. 4, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills [Tennessee]," her family said in a statement. Loretta broke down barriers for female artists and her music is forever woven into the fabric of country music. Following her death, many in the country music and entertainment worlds mourned and publicly paid tribute to the late, great Loretta Lynn.
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"Mama and Loretta Lynn were four years apart, Mama being the oldest. They always reminded me a lot of each other. Strong women, who loved their children and were fiercely loyal. Now they're both in Heaven getting to visit and talk about how they were raised, how different country music is now from what it was when they were young. Sure makes me feel good that Mama went first so she could welcome Loretta into the hollers of heaven! I always did and I always will love Loretta. She was always so nice to me. I sure appreciate her paving the rough and rocky road for all us girl singers." –Reba McEntire
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"RIP Miss Loretta. I find it very difficult to put your beautiful soul, talent and friendship into words right now… so I will use the ones you said to me and so many others, so many times…'I love you honey'" –Kid Rock
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"The first time I met Loretta Lynn was at the Grand Ole Opry at beginning of my career. I was chatting in the corner with another artist and someone walked behind me and smacked me on the rear end! I turned around and there she was…in a big sparkly dress…laughing as she continued to walk down the hall at what she had just done… This is one of my most favorite stories to tell. I think it sums up her personality pretty well. She was a cantankerous little pistol…friendly and sweet…never afraid to be herself and speak her mind. Over the years, I have had the honor of singing for her…and also with her…in some of the most special moments of my career. She is irreplaceable. She will be incredibly missed…but her legacy lives on in those of us whom she has influenced. I am truly grateful to have known such an amazing woman and artist. Thank you, Loretta, for showing us how it's done. May you Rest In Peace in the arms of Jesus and add your heavenly voice to the angel choir. Love you!" –Carrie Underwood
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"We're sure going to miss @LorettaLynn. What an amazing woman and so unbelievably talented. Very thankful she shared that with all of us fans. God bless all of the family. Rest in Peace Loretta. See you down the road." –George Strait
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"I'm so heartbroken to hear about Loretta's passing. She was so kind to me and she blazed so many trails for all of us girls in country music. Thanks you for all the songs . Miss you. Fly high"–Miranda Lambert
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"Terrible news about Loretta Lynn passing away… Prayers to her family." –Blake Shelton
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"I'm always so flattered to be called a 'trailblazer', it's the word that puts me in the company of such incredible female artists like Dolly, like Tammy and just like Loretta… I know that when Loretta got to Nashville in the 60's there were hardly any women in Country music, it's in the 70's, because of women like Loretta, that the marketplace changed – that's when women started to really sell records, that's when women started to be played on the radio – that's why I even stood a chance! Loretta was an honest and authentic songwriter, proud of her working class background, proud of her native American heritage, proud to be a woman and she had a wicked sense of humour about it all! Her musical legacy is more important than she will ever be credited for. There is no Shania Twain without Loretta Lynn (and those that came before her) – constantly kicking the door down and finding humour along the way! R.I.P Loretta" –Shania Twain
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"Pioneer. Queen. Wife. Mother. Friend. The mark you've made in this world will live on forever. Miss Loretta, I will miss you. Strength to the family and all who love you." –Trisha Yearwood
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"There was no one like Loretta. She was a trailblazer for the genre and a role model for so many young women…. My wife and our daughters included. Sending our love to her family and all of those grieving today. @LorettaLynn" –Tim McGraw
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"oh, sweet loretta lynn… what a life! what an icon! what a trailblazer! what a beautiful soul! may she rest peacefully with the angels. my heart is with her family and friends. #lorettalynn #riplorettalynn," LeAnn Rimes tweeted. She added, "Loretta lynn paved the way for so many of us women in country music. what a legacy she leaves behind."
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"Loretta. [Broken heart emoji]" –Kacey Musgraves
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"RIP #LorettaLynn – the Queen of Country. Was a total honor having her on #WWHL years ago. What an icon and lovely person." —Andy Cohen
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"She was an iconic legend and did things the way she wanted. I am so bless to call her friend. I miss u already Loretta. Love u. And rest now u angel." –Darius Rucker
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"Loretta Lynn gave me this ring of hers many moons ago and I've cherished it ever since. Rest in peace. We will all miss you so dearly" —Brooke Shields
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"Goodbye to another dear friend, @lorettalynnofficial. She was the reason that I fell in love with #countrymusic. When I was 13, she said to me, 'Never stop singing!' Heaven definitely received a true angel in this "Honky Tonk Girl"! #RIP #icon #lorettalynn" –Marie Osmond
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"Loretta Lynn The poet that could contextualize her life has yet to be born. I'll cherish the memories of the times I was in her presence. Rest In peace, darling" –Trace Adkins
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"Celebrating the life of Loretta Lynn. One of my highest honors was being joined by her and George Jones on a song I wrote called 'Country Music Has The Blues'. She handed me this wonderful gift on that day. #lorettalynn" –Billy Ray Cyrus
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"I am glad she was able to share her wisdom and talent with the world for as long as she did. We will miss her. R.I.P. Loretta Lynn" –Lynda Carter
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"Loretta Lynn contributed enormously to the world of Country Music. All of us adored and loved her." –Barbara Mandrell
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"'Sweet Loretta' …The words legend and icon are over used in this business…. not in Loretta's case." –Brooks & Dunn
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"She paved the way for so many in country music." –Bobby Bones
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"So sad to hear this" –Katie Couric
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"She showed us all how to unapologetically tell the truth. One of the greatest there ever will be. I'll be singing 'Dear Miss Loretta' with a little extra love tonight at the @opry ♥️ Now she really is a Honky Tonk Angel" –Carly Pearce
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"The world lost two queens within a month of each other. RIP #lorettalynn" –Rob Thomas
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"Rest in power sweet angel" –Mickey Guyton
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"She was an inspiration. I loved racing at her ranch growing up." –Tyler Hubbard
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"I'm heartbroken to hear of Loretta's passing. She's been part of my musical life since birth. My mother was a fan & listened to her music while she was carrying me. In fact if I'd been born a girl my mother would've named me Loretta Lynn. God bless you miss Loretta." –Tracy Lawrence
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"So sad to hear of the passing of @LorettaLynn. She was always an inspiration to those of us grew up listening to and loving real country music. Her kindness, strength and devotion to country music and her fans will be deeply missed. They don't make 'em like her anymore." –Travis Tritt
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"News hits hard with the passing of Loretta Lynn. Her evocative music. Her fierce spirit. A storyteller who used song to channel an America that is quickly vanishing. She was a coal miner's daughter who sparkled like a diamond — brilliant, unbreakable, and resplendent." –Dan Rather
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"RIP to an American icon" –Richard Marx
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"RIP icon Loretta Lynn! Your story and immense talent inspired me. Rest well" –Viola Davis
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"She was an inspiration. R.I.P. Loretta Lynn" –Carole King
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"There are not enough words to thank you @LorettaLynn for making a path for women in country to ride on. your songs and stories will be with us forever. Rest in peace" –Ingrid Andress
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"Oh, man. Rest in all kinds of power, Loretta Lynn. We'll miss you." –Rosanne Cash
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"Rest In Peace Loretta Lynn one of the all time greatest country stars of all time" –Tom Green
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"Swift rebirth my friend #LorettaLynn" –K.D. Lang
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"None of us women in country music could be where we are without her and the paths Loretta Lynn paved. Sending all of my love to her family, friends, and the whole country music family" –Tenille Arts
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"Very sad news this morning … LORETTA LYNN has gone home … Great Britain lost their Queen … now we have lost ours … Rest easy ma'am. You were loved all … #RIPLorretta"–The Oak Ridge Boys
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"I'll never forget meeting Loretta Lynn and her home was one of my most memorable and favorite locations to ever visit. She was the most kind person you'd ever meet. Rest in Peace" –Zak Bagans
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"Oh no! All the legends are going in to glory" –Yvette Nicole Brown
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"Rest In Peace Loretta God bless you." –Rosanna Arquette
