American Songwriter

On This Day in 1968, Loretta Lynn Recorded a Controversial No. 1 Inspired by Her Husband’s Infidelity

On this day (January 9) in 1968, Loretta Lynn stepped into the Bradley’s Barn studio to record “Fist City.” It was the title ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1951, the Blue-Eyed Singing Sister of Loretta Lynn With Hair So Long She’d Make Rapunzel Jealous

Gayle was born Brenda Gail Webb in Kentucky in the early ’50s. She was the youngest of eight children, including her older sister, Lynn. Gayle took an early interest in music, singing in church. At 16 ...
Whiskey Riff

Loretta Lynn Wrote “Coal Miner’s Daughter” On A $17 Guitar: “If I Told The Whole Story, Nobody Would Believe It”

A career-defining song. On this date in 1970, the late, great Loretta Lynn was at #1 on the country chart with her signature tune "Coal Miner's Daughter." It also became her first song to chart on the ...
Taste of Country

How Loretta Lynn’s Roots Inspired Her Career-Defining Hit

Loretta Lynn didn't just score a hit with "Coal Miner's Daughter." She also completely redefined herself and her career by writing one of the most impactful country songs of all time. When Did Loretta ...
The Baltimore Sun

Loretta Richardson, Coppin State nursing leader and educator, dies

Dr. Loretta Richardson, a nurse educator and former Coppin State University nursing dean, died Dec. 7 of age-related complications at Caritas House Assisted Living. She was 94 and lived in the ...
EURweb

Loretta Devine Talks New Lifetime Holiday Movie and Marriage Secrets

Loretta Devine attends the 2022 Carousel of Hope Ball at The Beverly Hilton on October 08, 2022, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Children’s Diabetes Foundation) ...