News about Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter has tragically passed away at the age of 64 after a difficult health battle. Massey was the daughter of Lynn's daughter Betty Sue and was her first granddaughter.

Wynonna Judd says she felt Loretta Lynn's presence as she sang alongside the late country artist's granddaughter, Emmy Russell, on American Idol's season 22 finale. The 59-year-old songstress told ET, 'I did and I love Loretta.'  'She gave me the shirt off her back, literally, and she was the first woman that hugged me in country music,' she recalled of Lynn, who died in October 2022.

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell and teenager Triston Harper were eliminated on Sunday's live two-hour Disney Night episode of American Idol on ABC. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan looked momentarily stunned as Emmy, 25, and Triston, 15, were sent home in the final moments of the show when the results of audience voting were announced. Lionel, 74, threw his hands up in the air.

American Idol alum Mandisa was honored with a tribute performance on Monday's episode - after her shock death at the age of 47. She first rose to fame as a contestant on season five of the competition series in 2006, ultimately finishing in ninth place. The singer then enjoyed a successful career in Christian music, winning a Grammy Award in 2014 for her gospel album Overcomer.

Katy Perry cried after listening to Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell perform her own grandmother's legendary song Coal Miner's Daughter on Monday's  episode of American Idol on ABC. The 39-year-old pop superstar got emotional near the end of the two-hour episode after picking the song for Emmy, 34, as the Top 8 performed during the Judges' Song Contest episode. 'I chose this song not because Loretta Lynn is your grandma,' Katy said as her voice cracked with emotion. 'I chose this song because you are Emmy Russell and you can do anything now as Emmy Russell!'

Ryan Seacrest couldn't contain his emotions after a moving performance by Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell on Sunday night's episode of American Idol. The 49-year-old host admitted that he was crying after hearing the 25-year-old songstress perform her original song Want You on acoustic guitar, which got top marks from the judges in the Top 20 show. The rare display of tears from the usually reserved television fixture led the judge Luke Bryan, 47, to comfort Seacrest.

During her audition on Sunday, Loretta Lynn's granddaughter thoroughly impressed the American Idol judges. Emmy Russell, 24, received the praises of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie after performing an original song called Skinny, which she said was written about her eating disorder battle. Even before they knew of Emmy's fame, the judges were able to bring her to the Hollywood auditions.

In high school, a particular actress who made her big break in Hollywood in the 1970s with an iconic horror film role looked very different. Throughout her career, the American A-lister has received an Academy Award for Best Actress as well as five other Oscar nominations. She has also received three Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Female Vocal Performance.

Although the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards didn't feature a traditional in memoriam segment, viewers were led to a page on the ACM website to honor two dear friends, Loretta Lynn and Naomi Judd. The 77-year-old Parton, who earlier cracked a joke about a threesome with co-host Garth Brooks and his partner Trisha Yearwood, honored her friends who died in 2022. Lynn died in October at a 90-year old age, while Judd, who died in April 2022, was 76.

After the late pop star was left out of the In Memoriam segment of the 65th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aaron Carter fans became outraged. Loretta Lynn, Takeoff, Christine McVie, Lisa Marie Presley, DJ Stephen 'Twitch' Boss, Naomi Judd, Moses Newton-John, Coolio, David Crosby, among many others, was among the lengthy emotional tributes to musical artists, composers, and executives who died this year.

At the 2023 Grammy Awards from the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, late musical stars such as Takeoff, Christine McVie, and Loretta Lynn were honoured. Trevor Noah, the show's host, introduced the segment, saying, 'You know, when you look at it, music is made up of four main elements: rhythm, beats, melody, and harmony.' I've been thinking about the last one a lot this year: peace. Various notes are mixed in a moment to make something more lovely.'

Beyonce brought on rare emotion and tears as she thanked her husband, children, and late gay uncle as she broke the all time record for most awards at the Grammy Awards after arriving fashionably late. The 41-year-old A-lister had lost previous titles and even the celebrity-studded red carpet, but she didn't miss the monumental moment in Los Angeles, California, where she claimed her 32nd gold gramophone trophy. "Thank you so much," she said as she tried to put an end to her tears. I'm trying not to be too emotional. And I'm only trying to get this evening. I want to thank god for shielding me from harm. God bless you. I'd like to thank my uncle Johnny, who isn't here.'

While attending the 2023 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Camila Cabello looked stunning as she posed on the red carpet. The 25-year-old songstress wore a dress made up of a white, beaded cut out bra paired with a high-waisted skirt with a slit revealing her toned legs. The Cuban-born hitmaker accessorized with pearl earrings and statement rings to match the bra with intricate beading and a delicately placed flower to mask her modesty.

Lizzo wore a matching hooded cape on Sunday afternoon to ensure she captured the world's attention when she arrived at the 2023 Grammy Awards in a striking orange Dolce & Gabbana dress with a plunging neckline under a matching hooded cape. The 34-year-old beauty, who has been nominated in five categories, radiated beauty in downtown Los Angeles as she posed with her flower-covered cloak over her wavy tresses and figure-hugging gown. Melissa Viviane Jefferson, the Juice hitmaker, finally unbuttoned her billowing outer garment to showcase her eye-catching costume, which featured a low-cut corset bodice and vertical white beading across her bust. With sheer fingerless gloves and two large diamond rings in the shape of flowers, she enhanced her over-the-top style.

On Sunday, Anitta presented an edgy display in a black mixed-texture gown at the 2023 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The 29-year-old singer, who has been nominated for Best New Artist, looked stunning in a figure-hugging outfit with a cascading train made from textured ruffles and ribbons. The elegant ensemble by Envolver featured a sweetheart neckline and lace cutouts on the bodice and skirt of the otherwise patent leather fabric.

Loretta Lynn, the country's best-known musician, died last month at the age of 90. Miranda Lambert was able to help support the Coal Miner's Daughter at the CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday night. Lambert said afterwards that she was honoured to pay her respects to Lynn, partly because she had a strong personal link to Lynn, who had career in late 1950s with 24 number one hit singles and 11 number one albums.

On Wednesday, Katy Perry made her debut at the 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards, adding something new to her resume. When the 38-year-old hitmaker performed their single Where We Started, they brought a pop twist to the CMAs for a duet with Thomas Rhett, 32. The crossover performance was just one of the highlights of the award ceremony, which also included tribute to Loretta Lynn and performances by Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Morgan Wallen, and others.

Reba McEntire and her partner Rex Linn of Better Call Saul fame appeared on the red carpet of the CMA Awards on Wednesday. In Nashville, Tennessee, a slew of industry luminaries flooded into the sprawling Bridgestone Arena. Reba, 67, draped her still statuesque figure in a glamorous floor-length gown that brought back memories of Old Hollywood.

Kelly Clarkson's appearance as the queen of musical covers is clinching her position as the queen of musical covers. The "American Idol" alum belted out a rock 'n' roll version of Rihanna's "Umbrella" on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," complete with heavy drums, electric guitar, and bass by her house band, My Band Y'all, on Saturday. Clarkson, a backup singer, brought the track to a new life, transporting us right back to 2007, when its catchy "ella-ella-eh" chorus was omnipresent. Of course, she treats us to a few of her signature high notes. Clarkson's report is timely, given Rihanna's return to music with "Lift Me Up" on the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" soundtrack. But this isn't the first time the host has paid homage to the Savage x Fenty founder. "Only Girl (In the World)," she appeared on Rihanna's "Only Girl (In the World) in 2019 for a "Kellyoke" segment that was crashed by her children, River and Remington. She sang "B*tch Better Have My Money" for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge three years ago.

Kelly Clarkson has a cover, but the singer and talk show host may have outdone herself with her 31 October appearance. Clarkson performed "Monster Mash" by Bobby Pickett in honor of Halloween. But this was no simple cover. Clarkson reimagined the song as a rock and roll banger. The stage of her show's performance was also converted, turning the venue into a spooky campground. Clarkson plays a ghoul intent on bringing chaos and mayhem upon some unsuspecting campers. Clarkson also spoke about the scary forest set, revealing that they did film the album "like a music video." Her band performed as various spooky Halloween creatures, including zombies, ghouls, and vampires. Clarkson said of her own costume, "I'm kind of like a Stevie Nicks ghost."

Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and Carrie Underwood, among other country royalty, paid their respects to Loretta Lynn, who died on Tuesday at the age of 90. Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner's daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia, had been confirmed to death on Tuesday and made her a pillar of country music. Dolly, a fellow country music legend who was in supergroup Honky Tonk Angels with Loretta and Tammy Wynette, led the actors who took to social media to pay their respects to the king. "So sorry to hear about my sister and friend Loretta."

Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner's daughter who sang of life and love as a woman in Appalachia, has died. She was 90. Lynn's family said she died in a statement sent to The Associated Press by Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, on Tuesday. Lynn had four children before beginning her career in the early 1960s, and her songs represented her pride in her rural Kentucky roots. 'You Ain't Woman Enough,' 'You Ain't Women Enough,' Coal Mine's Daughter,' 'Don't Come Home a Drinkin,' 'You Ain't Women Enough,' 'You Ain't Women Enough,' 'Don't Come Home a Drinkin' (With Lovin's On Your Mind),' 'Rated X' and 'You're Looking at Country

Using Olivia's words, John Easterling wrote: "Our love for each other transcends our comprehension." Every day we expressed our gratitude for this love, which could be so deep, so real, and so natural. We never had to 'work' on it. We were in awe of this amazing mystery and shared our love as past, present, and forever.' After suffering from cancer for years, the beloved actress died on Monday.

By Heather Beattie Trixie Mattel is back at the airport, this time. Following an epic tour around Europe, the multi-talented drag legend is briefly headed home to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before returning to a tumultuous schedule that includes the debut of her television show Trixie Motel, embarking on the second leg of the Trixie & Katya Live tour, and releasing her fourth studio album. Mattel says over the phone, "It's been Struggle Aguilera." Anybody would be worn out by Mattel's plate, but it's clear that Mattel's obsession with creating music is limitless just minutes into her interview with her double LP The Blonde & Pink Albums.