In 1953, Lynn started to teach herself to play on the $17 guitar, fitting her lyrics to music. Shortly after, she started her first band, Loretta & the Trailblazers, playing various Washington venues.

Emmy Russell said Loretta Lynn gave her her guitar when she was 15. (American Idol/ABC) Perry offered her some criticism, saying, "I know you are just a little nervous, I just want more breath ...

Before legendary country star Loretta Lynn died in October 2022 at age 90, she gifted a beloved guitar to her granddaughter, Emmy Russell. Russell took her grandmother’s gifts to season 22 of ...

Jenna Bush Hager was lucky enough to interview Loretta Lynn several years ago, and the country legend taught her a rather memorable lesson. Lynn, who died at the age of 90 on Oct. 4, was most ...

The Lynden Heritage Museum recreated the stage Loretta Lynn played on at Bill’s Tavern in Blain, Wash. for display at an ongoing exhibit. Daniel Schrager Uniquely is a Bellingham Herald series ...