Blake Shelton, Leann Rimes and More React to Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn's Death
Loretta Lynn, queen of country music and the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter, has died at the age of 90.
The family provided this statement to AP News:
“Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills.”
A memorial will be announced, but her family requested privacy as they grieve.
Lynn will be remembered as a fierce singer-songwriter who defied stereotypes of women in country music.
The is the photo and announcement on Loretta’s Facebook page.
The country music world reacted on Twitter. These are just a few of the tributes to this legend.
Blake Shelton has stated, “Terrible news about Loretta Lynn passing away . . . Prayers to her family.”
Terrible news about Loretta Lynn passing away… Prayers to her family.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) October 4, 2022
“The world lost two queens within a month of each other. RIP” – Rob Thomas
The world lost two queens within a month of each other. RIP #lorettalynn https://t.co/zdhqAt31Pq
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) October 4, 2022
From The Oak Ridge Boys: “Very sad news this morning … LORETTA LYNN has gone home … Great Britain lost their Queen … now we have lost ours … Rest easy ma’am. You were loved all … “
Very sad news this morning … LORETTA LYNN has gone home … Great Britain lost their Queen … now we have lost ours … Rest easy ma’am. You were loved all … 😢 #RIPLorretta pic.twitter.com/eUlgqVhNjF
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) October 4, 2022
“loretta lynn paved the way for so many of us women in country music. what a legacy she leaves behind” – leann rimes cibrian
loretta lynn paved the way for so many of us women in country music. what a legacy she leaves behind 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/b92uVPjZoQ
— leann rimes cibrian (@leannrimes) October 4, 2022
. #LorettaLynn was a TRUE American artist. She never sanded her rough edges, but instead, with her lyrics, put a magnifying glass on all the things that were imperfect in her life. She was an inspiration to millions, and the embodiment of the American Dream🇺🇸 #CoalMinersDaughter
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) October 4, 2022
I’ll never forget meeting Loretta Lynn and her home was one of my most memorable and favorite locations to ever visit. She was the most kind person you’d ever meet. Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/8IEd53tY4F
— Zak Bagans 🧛🏻♂️ (@Zak_Bagans) October 4, 2022
Today, all of Kentucky mourns the loss of our very own Loretta Lynn. She was a legend who blazed a trail in country music while telling the stories of Appalachia and Kentucky. She will be greatly missed, but her words and impact will live on forever. ^AB
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) October 4, 2022
We’ve lost a true Tennessee treasure today.
Loretta Lynn was a force to be reckoned with and a pioneer for women in country music.
My prayers are with her family and all who loved her dearly. She will be missed.
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) October 4, 2022
Rest in peace, Loretta. Your music lives on.
