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Singer Loretta Lynn achieved 16 number one country music hits throughout her career. The 1980 film Coal Miner's Daughter, starring Sissy Spacek, was based on her autobiography.
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Awards and Honors
- Grammy Awards: Four
- American Music Awards: Seven
- Broadcast Music Incorporated Awards: Eight
- Academy of Country Music Awards: Ten
- 1972: Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association
- 1988: Country Music Hall of Fame
- 2003: Received Kennedy Center Honors
- 2001: Ranked 65th on VH1's "100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll
- 2002: Ranked number three on CMT's 40 Greatest Women of Country Music
- 2007: Honorary Doctorate of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, presented to her on stage at the Grand Ole Opry
- 2008: Will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City
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Loretta Lynn Questions
What are Loretta Lynn's children doing now? 1 AnswerLoretta and Mooney's children take turns balancing the responsibilities of the Loretta Lynn Ranch and Campgrounds in Tennessee, and several serve as part of her... read more
Was Loretta Lynn's husband ill when he passed away? 1 AnswerYes he was ill for quite some time. He had heart problems and suffered from complications due to diabetes. As time went on his vision and hearing also failed h... read more
What are some of the best male and female classic country singers age 70 and over? 2 AnswersGeorge Jones http://www.georgejones.com Kenny Rogers http://music.aol.com/artist/kenny-rogers/1075189 Willie Nelson http://willienelson.com read more
Loretta Lynn - how did her child die? How old was the child and when did it happen? 1 AnswerIn 1984, Lynn lost a son, Jack Benny, in a drowning accident at her family ranch. I could not find any info on how old Jack was when he died. But since Lorett... read more



