Country artists and Sissy Spacek honor Loretta Lynn, who ‘paved the way for so many’

Dolly Parton, Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Mickey Guyton, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes and other women in country music led an outpouring of tributes to trailblazing singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn, who died Tuesday at age 90 at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. I send my deepest sympathies to her wonderful family, her friends, and her loyal fans.” In addition to inspiring millions through her remarkable story on the page and screen, Lynn revolutionized country music by boldly challenging patriarchal practices in songs such as “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’.” “So sorry to hear about my sister, friend Loretta,” Parton wrote in a statement. #lorettalynn #riplorettalynn — leann rimes cibrian October 4, 2022 In a follow-up tweet, Rimes shared a video of herself covering Lynn’s 1975 reproductive-rights anthem about birth control, “The Pill.” “loretta lynn paved the way for so many of us women in country music,” Rimes captioned the clip. “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.” Other artists who mourned Lynn on social media include Trace Adkins, who found comfort in the “memories of the times I was in her presence,” and Kid Rock, who uploaded a photo of himself receiving a hug from “Miss Loretta.” “I find it very difficult to put your beautiful soul, talent and friendship into words right now,” Rock wrote. “In a music business that is often concerned with aspiration and fantasy, Loretta insisted on sharing her own brash and brave truth.” The Country Music Association also responded to news of Lynn’s death with a statement that read, “We are heartbroken to learn about the passing of Country Music legend @LorettaLynnOfficial, the Coal Miner’s Daughter.