In July 1984, Loretta's 34-year-old son drowned while going for a horseback ride. Jack Benny Lynn had taken his favorite horse out at the family's 5,000-acre ranch outside of Waverly, Tenn.

More about Sutton Foster portraying Loretta Lynn On February 18, it was announced that Foster would play the role of the late country music icon in a stage adaptation of Coal Miner's Daughter.

Loretta Lynn, right, and Sissy Spacek sang together at a party to celebrate the opening of "Coal Miner's Daughter" in Louisville. Spacek portrayed Lynn in the film. March 5, 1980 ...

Loretta Lynn 's music and story will be at the center of a new stage musical called Coal Miner's Daughter, adapted from the film and book of the same title. Broadway World reports that the project ...

With Loretta Lynn spending over six decades in country music, she became an icon of the genre thanks to songs like “The Pill”, “Blue Kentucky Girl” and, of course, “Coal Miner’s ...

Grand Ole Opry has announced that Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, plus Charlie Daniels will be feted via the “Opry 100 Honors” series.

Music News & Reviews Loretta Lynn’s life story to be a Broadway musical with a Tony Award-winning star By Matt Wickstrom Contributing writer February 21, 2025 5:00 AM ...