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.

Loretta Lynn‘s life story and music are headed to Broadway and the woman playing Lynn is perfect for the role! Audiences will get to see the incredible life of this country veteran play out on ...

Emmy Russell, 24, sang an original song called "Skinny." Loretta Lynn's granddaughter is following in her late grandmother's footsteps and competing on this season of "American Idol." Emmy Russell ...

Emmy Russell honored her grandmother Loretta Lynn with a moving performance on "American Idol" Monday night. The season 22 contestant sang Lynn's iconic song "Coal Miner's Daughter," a song chosen ...

Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter, Emmy Russell, Sends Her a Tearful Message in Heaven [Watch] Carena Liptak Published: May 14, 2025 Rick Diamond, Getty Images / Emmy Russell, Instagram ...

Loretta Lynn's life story is being adapted into a musical too, fittingly called Coal Miner's Daughter. According to the late singer's official website, the musical is in development now.

Loretta Lynn is definitely country music royalty and as such, the Grand Ole Opry honored the late star on May 13 with performances by Martina McBride, Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde, Emmy Russell ...