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Country music fans continue to mourn Loretta Lynn. She sadly passed away in 2022 at the age of 90. But her songs could get new life in a Broadway musical. Keep reading for all the details.

Loretta Lynn Broadway Musical In Development, Details

Loretta Lynn was a trailblazer not just in music, but in film, too. Her life story was among the first to make it to the big screen. Actress Sissy Spacek played Loretta Lynn in the 1980 film Coal Miner’s Daughter. Spacek earned a Best Actress Oscar for the role. The film is still beloved and the gold standard when it comes to portraying the legendary singer’s life and rise to stardom.

But Loretta Lynn’s inspiring story is close to reaching a wider audience. According to Deadline, there is a Broadway musical in the works about Loretta Lynn. The musical would feature some of her most beloved songs and...

The life of Loretta Lynn is headed to Broadway. On Tuesday, it was announced that Sutton Foster will play the late country legend in an upcoming musical based on Lynn’s film and book titled Coal Miner’s Daughter.

The musical will delve into “Loretta’s rise from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to country music legend” and feature songs from across her career and stories from “Loretta’s life beyond the film’s ending,” according to a press release.

The book inspired a 1980 film titled Coal Miner’s Daughter starring Sissy Spacek,...

Coal Miner’s Daughter, Loretta Lynn’s bestselling autobiography-turned-smash-hit movie, is heading to Broadway, with two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster to play the role of the late, legendary country music icon.

Currently in development, the stage musical adaptation will be directed by Sam Gold, with music production by Jeanine Tesori. The two last worked together on the Tony-winning hit 2015 musical Fun Home.

The stage adaptation will include songs from Lynn’s career and stories from her life, some beyond the 1980 film’s ending.

Patsy Lynn, Loretta Lynn’s manager, producer, and daughter, will serve as a consulting producer on the project, along with Loretta’s longtime adviser Nancy Russell.

According to Lynn’s family, Loretta Lynn had given her stamp of approval to both the project and Sutton’s casting prior to her death at 90 in 2022.

“We are so grateful to see that our mother’s life story and...

A musical about country music star Loretta Lynn’s life is under development with Sutton Foster attached as the star.

Jeanine Tesori, a Tony Award-winning composer who worked on Fun Home, Kimberly Akimbo, Caroline, or Change, Thoroughly Modern Millie and more, is working on the show’s music production. Sam Gold, a Tony Award-winning director who worked on Fun Home with Tesori, as well as recent productions of Romeo+Juliet and An Enemy of the People, is attached as the director.

The musical, entitled Coal Miner’s Daughter, is inspired by the 1980 film and the autobiography about Lynn’s journey from rural Kentucky to becoming a country music star. The stage show will include songs from Lynn’s career, which include “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and extend her story beyond the film.

In 2012, Lynn had announced that Zoey Deschanel would portray her in a Broadway musical about her life.

A Complete Unknown North America Box Office: Beats Coal Miner’s Daughter (Photo Credit – Prime Video/Instagram)

Timothee Chalamet starrer A Complete Unknown has climbed up another spot in the all-time highest-grossing musical biopics list in the United States. The Oscars are coming near, and this new milestone will help the movie make a good impression. It has now surpassed Coal Miners Daughter to achieve this amazing feat. Scroll below for the deets.

It is a biographical musical movie directed by Michael Apted that follows the story of country music singer Loretta Lynn, who was born in her early teen years in a poor family. It is based on Lynn’s biography of the same name by George Vecsey, featuring Sissy Spacek as Lynn. In addition, Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D’Angelo, and Levon Helm were featured in supporting roles, while Ernest Tubb, Roy Acuff, and Minnie Pearl made cameo appearances.

Coal Miner’s Daughter...

Julien Baker and Torres have been bit by the country bug. On April 18, the pair will release Send a Prayer My Way, their debut collaborative album full of country twang and storytelling. The first glimpse into the record, the queer hoedown-accompanied “Sugar in the Tank,” arrived earlier this month. Now, Baker and Torres are previewing its more sentimental side with “Sylvia.”

The single is named after Torres’ dog, which found a forever home with her despite initially being placed as a foster. “The morning I went to pick up my...

Let’s face it. Theatre has been the most successful place for stories about popular musicians. Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen” is selling big on Broadway, as is “Mj.” “A Beautiful Noise,” about Neil Diamond ‘s professional and personal history, had a nice run there, and is touring the country after its run in Los Angeles. We’ve had “Tina,” “Jersey Boys,” The Temptations’ “Ain’t Too Proud,” Carole King’s “Beautiful” and others. A new musical is being tested now about Frank Sinatra. But the most exciting news arrives this spring, when recent Tony winner Jonathan Groff portrays Bobby Darin.

But movies about musical stars? A mixed bag. (including Kevin Spacey in a bad one about Bobby Darin) Documentaries have been the safest form to chronicle the life of famous musicians: Ones about David Crosby, Joan Baez, Springsteen, and Linda Ronstadt. And, of course, “Woodstock” and Martin Scorsese’s “Last Waltz.

Dolly Parton is currently questioning her status as a country artist as she has had immense success in other genres of the industry. Not only has she done well in film but she has branched out musically so this has left her wondering where she fits in. Keep reading for further details.

Dolly Parton Questions Status As A Country Artist

For years, Dolly Parton has been known as a country music icon. Most of her Grammy nominations and awards have been for country albums, collaborations, and songs. When there was talk of her being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly declined. She maintained that she was a country singer and not a rock star. Therefore, she had no place being inducted but the argument for her was rock is rooted in country and R&b. Dolly was eventually inducted in 2022 and released her first rock album.

Trace Cyrus comes from the talented Cyrus family, known for their musical roots. Growing up, Trace spent much of his childhood on tour with his famous family, which inspired him to start writing songs as a teenager. He even penned tracks for his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, and his sister, Miley.

Trace Cyrus | Credit: Instagram\@tracecyrus

In 2006, Trace co-wrote “Country Music Has the Blues” with Billy Ray for the album Wanna Be Your Joe, which featured country legends Loretta Lynn and George Jones. That same year, Cyrus met Mason Musso, whose brother Mitchel Musso is also in the entertainment industry. Together, they formed the band Metro Station. The group gained fame in 2008 with their hit single “Shake It,” reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite his success, Trace’s story has plenty of surprises worth discovering.

Trace Cyrus Is the Adopted Son of Billy Ray Cyrus

Trace Cyrus is part...

You don’t need to be a Bob Dylan aficionado to appreciate Timothée Chalamet’s transformation into the iconic folk singer. Even if your knowledge of Dylan’s career is limited to a few famous tracks or a vague recollection of his controversial shift to electric guitar, Chalamet’s performance in “A Complete Unknown” is undeniably a career best. He’s emerging as a leading contender for his first Academy Award — a compelling performance that may prove difficult for voters to ignore.

On Wednesday night in Los Angeles, Searchlight Pictures hosted two packed screenings of “A Complete Unknown” at the Fox Lot, followed by Q&a sessions featuring director and co-writer James Mangold, actors Monica Barbaro and Elle Fanning, costume designer Arianne Phillips, and production designer François Audouy. Chalamet, currently filming Josh Safdie’s new period project “Marty Supreme,” was notably absent, but his presence wasn’t needed to dominate the conversation.

Country music icon George Strait racked up 17 Country Music Award wins during his long career. He won Entertainer of the Year three times. Strait was inducted into the Country Hall of Fame in 2006. Now he is set to receive a huge honor at this year’s Country Music Awards. Keep reading to find out how to watch the 2024 CMAs.

Country Music Awards To Honor George Strait

George Strait has had a long and fulfilling career in country music. He continues to make new music and entertain fans during live performances on tour. His latest album, Cowboys And Dreamers, dropped on September 6. It was his 31st studio album and his first in five years.

The country crooner has an extensive collection of awards thanks to his impressive discography. He’ll add another award later this month at the 2024 Country Music Awards. George Strait is this year’s recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.

What could be better than the Queen of Country music, Dolly Parton, inviting the future Queen of England, Kate Middleton, to visit Dollywood?

Dolly extended an invitation to Kate Middleton, her husband, Prince William, and her children for a special reason pertaining to some good old southern hospitality.

Dolly Parton has long been recognized as the Queen of Country Music, even coming in on top of others like Reba McEntire or Loretta Lynn, according to Country 102.5.

Meeting Kate Middleton is one of Dolly’s goals, and this could happen if she and Prince William accept the invitation to bring their family to visit Dollywood.

Dolly Parton has owned and operated Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, since 1986, with each year better than the one before in terms of improved rides and the overall family atmosphere of the park.

Dolly Parton has always been “fascinated” by the Royal family according to the Express,...

American Idol season 22 finalist Emmy Russell was a fan favorite who made it to the Top 5 of the reality singing competition in 2024, and she's been busy with her music career after the show. Emmy, who's the late country music legend Loretta Lynn's granddaughter, impressed the American Idol season 22 judges--Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan--with her original song, "skinny," at her audition. During the competition, she sang two more original songs, including "Like That" and "Want You."

Throughout American Idol season 22, Emmy also infused her own country style into songs such as "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt, "Lose You to Love Me" by Selena Gomez, "All the Small Things" by blink-182, "Shut Up + Dance" by Walk the Moon, "Water Under the Bridge" by Adele, "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus, and "Carried Me With You" from Onward. One of her most special performances was...

True to form, John Anderson was in the studio writing and recording a batch of new songs when he first heard rumblings about the latest class being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. When the Florida native, who possesses one of the genre’s most idiosyncratic drawls, eventually learned that he was one of the inductees, he says he absorbed the honor with a mix of satisfaction and melancholy.

“One of the main gratifications is I got to live to see it,” Anderson, 69, says. “Several of my friends were inducted posthumously.

For nearly a decade, the duo known as Twitty & Lynn have been performing the songs made famous by their respective grandparents: Michael Tre Twitty is the grandson of Conway Twitty, Tayla Lynn is Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter. In their new video for “Cookin’ Up Lovin’,” they shine a light on their original music, a rollicking blast of Sun Records country that nods to their musical roots while also defining them as their own artists, outside of their families’ long shadows.

The music video accomplishes both as well. Directed by Steve Jawn...

Country superstar Reba McEntire admitted that she was once terrified of legendary singer Merle Haggard. Keep reading to find out why.

Reba McEntire Side-Eyes Boyfriend’s New Bestie

Reba McEntire has been dating actor Rex Linn since the old friends reconnected during the Covid pandemic in 2020. They first met in 1991 when co-starring in The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw with Kenny Rogers.

Reba and Rex spend a lot of time together and even sparked engagement rumors. He will appear on her upcoming NBC sitcom. He also regularly attends tapings of the NBC singing competition, The Voice.

Reba McEntire/Credit: The Voice YouTube

The country singer joined The Voice as a coach to replace Blake Shelton in Season 24. She previously appeared as a mentor. But after two seasons, Reba McEntire is leaving. Her departure comes at the end of Season 26, which is currently airing. Og coach Adam Levine returns...

Ghost Adventures star, creator, and executive producer Zak Bagans is mourning a devastating loss. He is all about exploring the paranormal and things otherworldly. However, Zak is taking a moment to grieve as he has lost a big part of himself. So, what exactly happened? Keep reading for more details.

Ghost Adventures Zak Bagans Mourns Devastating Loss

Since 2008, Zak Bagans has taken viewers on his wild Ghost Adventures as he gets a rush from connecting with the paranormal. For some, that is a tad spooky but for Zak, it has become his life. He has been able to bring in willing celebrities who are invested in the work he does. They have included the late Loretta Lynn, Vince Neil, Post Malone, Jonathan Davis, and Bagans’ on-and-off love, Holly Madison. The hit series, now in its twenty-sixth season, has moved from the Travel Channel to Discovery but has kept up a...

Loretta Lynn, a legend of country music, was a woman of immense strength – both in her voice and her spirit. Her music told stories of love and heartache, often taken from her real life. One of her granddaughters recently opened up about how “Memaw” was her lifeline during a period of childhood abuse.

How Loretta Lynn Helped Granddaughter Escape Childhood Abuse

October 4, 2024, will mark two years since iconic country singer Loretta Lynn’s death. She passed away at the age of 90 after a life well-lived. While her music career was impressive, her family was what made the singer the proudest.

She shared six children with her husband, Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn. They were married for almost 50 years when he passed away in 1996. Loretta Lynn’s children gave her a bounty of twenty-six grandchildren, including American Idol contestant Emmy Russell.

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Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Tayla Lynn, is also musically inclined.

For a guy who didn’t live in Nashville and bucked every Music Row norm he could, Toby Keith sure was loved by the country music community. That was apparent on Monday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, where A-listers like Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, and Keith’s fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood gathered to perform his songs at a briskly-paced, but expertly-staged tribute concert. Dubbed Toby Keith: American Icon, the concert was recorded to air Aug. 28 on NBC.

While tribute concerts can sometimes be fawning, heavy-handed affairs,...

Welcome back to Oscars Playback, in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng revisit Oscar ceremonies and winners of yesteryear. In our Season 3 premiere, we cover the 53rd Academy Awards in 1981, honoring the films of 1980.

If you were waiting on pins and needles back then to see who would win, you had to wait an extra day. For the first time since 1968, the Oscars were postponed following the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. Once the ceremony was underway, which included a video message from the actor-turned-potus taped weeks earlier, it was an extraordinary night for “Ordinary People.” The Robert Redford-helmed drama collected four awards, including Best Picture, but now receives undue hate as the film that beat Martin Scorsese‘s “Raging Bull.”

See Oscars Playback: Revisiting the 2010 ceremony when Kathryn Bigelow made history and Best Picture expanded to 10

It wasn’t a full sweep for “Ordinary People” though.

Mia Matthews will be the breakout star of American Idol season 22, showcasing her extraordinary talent and stage presence. As a talented country singer on American Idol, Mia paid tribute to legends of the genre, while making classic songs her own with personal touches. Mia has already performed at CMA Fest and recorded new music.

American Idol season 22 was one of the best yet with so much extraordinary talent, but Mia Matthews will be the breakout star. Mia, a 19-year-old from Centre, Alabama, earned her golden ticket to Hollywood after singing "No Place That Far" by Sara Evans. The judges--Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan--also sent Mia's sister, Jacy, to Hollywood, when they auditioned together. However, Jacy was eliminated during Hollywood Week, while Mia went on to make it to the Top 10 of American Idol season 22.

American Idol season 22 had many incredible singers, including winner Abi Carter and runner-up Will Moseley,...

Track by Track is our recurring feature series in which artists guide readers through each song on a release. Today, country star Carly Pearce digs into the process of constructing her personal new LP, hummingbird.

When Carly Pearce began writing her new album, hummingbird, she hadn’t yet looked into the symbolism of the creature — but once she did, she knew she was indeed on the right path.

“That changed the whole plan for the album,” she tells Consequence. “I realized that hummingbirds are a sign that the healing process can begin and that good luck is on the way.”

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hummingbird is the fourth studio album from the country superstar, and she assembled a team of heavy-hitters to execute her vision, reuniting with renowned Nashville songwriters like Shane McAnally and Natalie Hemby. She co-wrote all but one track on the album, and produced the project...

Dolly Parton made her debut in country music over 50 years ago. But she continues to prove she’s the Queen of country music with her latest achievement. Read on to find out more about the legend’s major milestone.

Dollywood Debuts New Attraction

Dolly Parton was born on January 19, 1946, and grew up to create a rags-to-rhinestones story with her life and career. She began performing at the Grand Ole Opry at just 13 years old and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry 10 years later in 1969. In 2019, the TV special Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry was released to celebrate her five decades with the iconic institution.

The entertainment star opened a massive theme park in 1986. Dollywood is a must-see for any Dolly Parton fan. There was concern recently that the park was closing for good. Instead, the park is open for the season with a brand-new attraction that gives tourists...

Wynonna Judd went out and performed mere days after her terrifying American Idol duet. She had taken the stage for the show’s grand finale alongside Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell. Unfortunately, her appearance had viewers jarred but she is back, proving nothing can get her down. Keep reading for more details on how she is doing.

Wynonna Judd Performs Days After Terrifying American Idol Duet

On Sunday, May 19th, Wynonna Judd took the stage with Emmy Russell on the season finale of American Idol. They did a duet of “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” made famous by Emmy’s grandmother, Loretta Lynn. Unfortunately, what viewers noticed was how off Wynonna appeared. She seemed stiff and did not move much which has happened before. When she sang with Jelly Roll at the CMA Awards, she looked paralyzed. She was holding onto Jelly’s shoulder and fans started to question if she...

Wynonna Judd recently revealed how it felt to perform with Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell. The two performed together on American Idol. Emmy Russel was a contestant and made it far in the competition before getting eliminated. However, Wynonna looked up to Loretta tremendously. She was the first person to accept her into country music. Keep reading to find out how it made her feel to perform with her idol’s granddaughter.

Emmy Russell And American Idol

Emmy Russell was on the latest season of American Idol. She went far in the competition but ended up getting eliminated. When the judges found out she was Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, they were stunned. Katy Perry lifted her up in praise.

“You are an A+ songwriter, so is your grandma. You got the gift. I don’t think you need to compare yourself to what grandma was. You’re totally different.

Wynonna Judd is shutting down the haters after a “disturbing” American Idol performance. Viewers were not too kind after seeing her take the stage for the finale as they have done in the past. So, what were they saying and how did she clap back at them? Keep reading for more details.

Wynonna Judd Shuts Down Haters After American Idol Performance

This is not the first time that viewers have slammed Wynonna Judd and her performances. They have noted how amazing her voice sounds but are concerned for her health. She performed at the 2023 CMA Awards with Jelly Roll and the two belted out “Need A Favor.” Yet, as she came out on stage, she looked scared, stiff, and holding onto him for dear life. Fans wondered if she was dealing with a bout of vertigo as this is something she struggles with. Wynonna cleared it up and explained that...

Wynonna Judd sparked concern after her live performance on the American Idol finale over the weekend. Fans are worried something is wrong with the iconic singer. Keep reading to see what caused country music fans to worry.

Wynonna Judd Covers Loretta Lynn Classic With Emmy Russell

Season 22 of American Idol premiered on ABC in February. One of the contestants had a face and voice that viewers recognized immediately. Emmy Russell is the granddaughter of country music icon Loretta Lynn. Not only is the physical resemblance clear as day, Loretta Lynn’s unique voice has been passed down through the generations to her granddaughter.

Emmy Russell made it to the top five before getting sent home.

Emmy Russell and Loretta Lynn/Credit: YouTube

ABC brought out the big guns to end the season and also celebrate judge Katy Perry’s last episode. She previously revealed that Season 22 would be her last.

Emmy Russell is ready to launch her career after making it to the Top 5 of American Idol. Just days before the show’s finale Sunday, the singer and granddaughter of Loretta Lynn released her single “Redemption,” written about her experience after a “painful breakup.”

“There was a time when I placed all my value in someone else’s hands. But, eventually, I had to realize I was constantly being tossed between ‘I love you’ and ‘I don’t love you,'” Russell said in a statement. “This song represents my...

Emmy Russell recently revealed the heartbreak and pain she felt after being eliminated off American Idol. She did not make it to the final three. However, she let fans know how she felt about it all. Some were excited to see her go while others wanted her to stay and did not understand why she was eliminated. How did she feel about it? Keep reading to find out more.

Fans Opinions On Her Elimination

Emmy Russell was eliminated on the last episode of American Idol. Fans gave their opinions on her departure.

“Am I the only one who feels that everything was always rigged for Jack to win?” “They gave him a no in auditions..The camera men and others said no bring him back and then he goes on to win the whole thing to finish the story.” “Jack Blockers gonna win… if an underdog gets this far they usually win…...

The Top 5 artists on Season 22 of “American Idol” each performed two “Disney Night” songs on Sunday, May 12, as viewers voted live coast-to-coast for their favorites. (Read our minute-by-minute recap.) Ultimately, after millions of votes were cast, host Ryan Seacrest announced that the pair of singers who were eliminated prior to next week’s season finale were Emmy Russell and Triston Harper. Comment below to let us know how shocked you were by Emmy’s ouster.

Throughout the competition, Emmy belted out songs like “Skinny” (Auditions round), “More Hearts Than Mine” (Showstopper round), “Beautiful Things” (Top 24 round), “Want You” & “Skinny” (Top 20 round), “”I Can’t Make You Love Me” (Top 14 round), “Lose You to Love Me” (Top 12 round), “All the Small Things” (Top 10 round), “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (Top 8 round), “Shut Up and Dance” & “Water Under the Bridge” (Top 7 round), and “The Climb” & “Carried Me with You” (Top 5 round). The 25-year-old songwriter from Nashville,...

Emmy Russell recently dissed viewers for the online hate she has been receiving. It seems some fans are not happy with her still competing. However, she is still there and fighting for the number one spot. Now she is taking her feelings to Instagram to let fans know. The singing competition is cutting down its numbers and Emmy is one of the contestants left. Keep reading to find out more.

Fans Think Judges Are Keeping Her For Wrong Reasons

Fans are not happy with the judges of American Idol. This is due to them thinking they are only keeping Emmy Russell around because she is the granddaughter of Lorette Lynn. Her grandma is big in the country music world. However, fans think this is giving her a leg up in the competition.

“Shut up and dance” was a dance song before her rework, but she slowed it down so that...

American Idol season 22 Top 5 finalist Emmy Russell shared a cryptic Instagram message. Emmy has received a lot of online hate. Emmy deserves her spot in the American Idol season 22 Top 5.

American Idol season 22 Top 5 finalist Emmy Russell shared a cryptic Instagram story with a quotation that seemed to refer to the critiques that she's received. Emmy is the late country music legend Loretta Lynn's granddaughter. She impressed the American Idol season 22 judges--Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan--with her original song, "skinny," at her audition, even though she was very timid. Since then, Emmy has grown a lot, but many were shocked that she moved on to the Top 5 after she sat at the piano and sang a ballad version of "Shut Up + Dance" by Walk the Moon during "Songs That Make Me Wanna Dance" Night.

"Honesty without kindness is cruelty. Kindness without honesty is manipulation."

In an Instagram story,...

American Idol fans are not happy the judges have kept a certain contestant. There has been a lot of great talent in the current season of the singing competition. However, fans are giving their opinions on certain artists and why they think they are still there. The competition is down to the nitty gritty and the best singers. At least that is what is supposed to be at this point in the competition. Fans think otherwise.

Judges Favoring Contestants

There has been speculation that the judges are keeping contestants around due to their relationships with famous people. However, Luke Bryan debunked that.

“I think if we start sending people through just because they have a connection with any form of music or if there’s somebody famous, if we start sending people through that don’t seem like they’re worthy of it, I think that America will call us out on that.

Entertainer of the Year is the biggest prize at the Academy of Country Music Awards, honoring an artist’s incredible year across all metrics, like touring, streaming and radio. While there is no specific formula on how to predict the winner, it’s often someone who dominated the country sphere in more ways than one, and who solidified themselves as the face of country music. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the seven-person race for this year’s award.

If we are going by process of elimination, perhaps the first person out is Kane Brown. He is one of country music’s most popular artists of the past 10 years, undoubtedly so. However, 2023 wasn’t necessarily a standout year for him, evidenced by the fact that he is only nominated in this category. Plus, Brown is surely going to be back in a stronger year, perhaps with...

After a successful career spanning five decades, Reba McEntire still has a few tricks and trades under her belt. Apart from making a return to television in an upcoming sitcom, the Queen is here with new music. Yup, you heard me. See when she plans to debut it.

Reba McEntire – Will Be Performing A “Brand New” Song At This Year’s Academy Of Country Music Awards

Reba’s making a big comeback this year and there’s nothing that can stop her. Last year, we saw her bring her coaching powers and years of industry experience to The Voice.

At the Superbowl earlier this year, she performed the National Anthem. If you thought that was enough for the superstar, think again.

Next month she’ll once again be joining the likes of Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Loretta Lynn who have previously hosted the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards.

Emmy Russell is honoring her “memaw” Loretta Lynn with her latest performance. During Monday’s episode of American Idol, the young musician performed a piano-backed cover of Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” that moved much of the crowd (including Katy Perry) to tears.

Russell — who’s competing on the newest season of American Idol — took the stage behind the piano to slow down and transform Lynn’s classic to match her own musical style. With Monday’s episode, Russell heads to the Top 7 of the singing competition show.

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One iconic Conway Twitty song achieved recognition unlike any other song in history. It was broadcast to outer space. Keep reading for all the details on how the singer gave new meaning to the term “out of this world.”

Fate Of ‘Twitty City’ Mansion Revealed

Conway Twitty was a legendary American country singer and songwriter. He was born on September 1, 1933, and passed away on June 5, 1993. Twitty had an incredibly successful career, with 55 number one hits on various country music charts, making him one of the most successful artists of the 20th century.

In the 1980s, the singer’s home in Henderson, Tennessee, became known as “Twitty City,” a tourist spot that featured a museum and more. The hot spot was auctioned off after his death.

Conway Twitty/Credit: YouTube

A devastating storm swept through the area in late 2023 put the property in danger of demolition. The Tennessean shared an update...

Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter Emmy Russell is among the contestants on Season 22 of American Idol. Despite her stunning voice, fans of the show had a lot to say about her wardrobe choices, as well as her singing habits. See her clap back at the haters.

Could Emmy Russell Win American Idol?

This season of American Idol kicked off in February with a few contestants from famous families. The name Juan Pablo Galavis may not mean much to viewers of the singing competition, but it is famous – or rather, infamous – among Bachelor Nation fans.

Juan Pablo was The Bachelor in 2014. He made waves for his explosive argument with contestant Clare Crawley. He often mentioned his young daughter, Camila.

Well, now Camila is all grown up and ready to make her mark in the music industry. She’s one of the hopefuls on this season of American Idol.

Another contestant has a...

Katy Perry is out after this season of American Idol wraps.

The announcement came before Season 22 debuted, and as the contestant pool narrows down and it gets closer to crowning a winner, there is some concern about who will step in and fill her seat at the table.

When ABC revived American Idol, the network brought together Katy, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan to work some television magic.

The trio has hosted the show since the revival in 2018, and after seven seasons, Katy is set to walk away.

While names have been tossed around here and there since her exit was announced, a recent mentor appears to top her list of who should replace her.

That’s right, Katy is here for Jelly Roll possibly taking over the third judge chair on the panel.

Katy Perry admits Jelly Roll impressed her as he mentored on American Idol

During an interview with E! News,...

Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter Emmy Russell is still in the running to become the Season 22 winner of American Idol, and the singer made a strong case for keeping her around as she debuted an original song on April 14. The date happened to coincide with what would have been the country icon’s 92nd birthday.

For the Top 20 round, Russell performed “Want You,” an affecting ballad about emotional reassurance. “I want you to want me like I want you/I want you to need me like I need you,” the 25-year-old sang for the judges.

American Idol contestant Emmy Russell opened up about her battles with an eating disorder during a recent interview. She sang an original song during her audition and she’s landed a spot in the Top 24 on Idol. Now she’s opening up about the experiences that inspired the touching song “Skinny” that got her here. Continue reading to see what she revealed.

Emmy Russell Relapsed With Her Eating Disorder

The American Idol contestant spoke to People about her struggle with an eating disorder, which inspired the song that got her a Golden Ticket. Emmy Russell said that her eating disorder initially took hold while she was in high school. However, the illness reared its head once again while she was traveling abroad.

According to Emmy, she was in Brazil doing mission work when she realized something was seriously wrong with her health.

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“All of a sudden I...

American Idol judge Luke Bryan is not intimidated by any of the contestants on this season of the megahit reality competition television show. That includes country singer Emmy Russell. If anyone was going to strike fear in the heart of an American Idol judge, it would be this powerful singer.

Luke Bryan Has A Job To Do

Luke Bryan understands he has a job to do. That job is to judge the talented contestants on American Idol. It should never matter who they are or their specific situations. He is only there to help make sure only the best of the best, the absolute cream of the crop, gets to the end. Yes, that includes Emmy Russell.

“I think if we start sending people through just because they have a connection with any form of music or if there’s somebody famous,” Luke Bryan stated. He went on to say,...

American Idol contestant Emmy Russell has opened up about carrying on her family legacy through music. During her audition, Emmy told judges a bit about herself, including the information that she is the daughter of country music star Patsy Lynn and the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn. She said she has felt called to a career in music, adding in some sweet details about growing up with her “Meemaw” Loretta. Despite encouragement from her family, it took Emmy Russell years to get on stage. Here is the story that led her to American Idol.

Emmy Russell Used To Sing On Stage With Loretta Lynn

Emmy Russell is no stranger to performing on stage. As a child, she said that she’d often get on stage with her Meemaw, Loretta Lynn, to sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” She was always told that she had a gift for singing, but she never embraced...

The grueling gauntlet that is American Idol‘s “Hollywood Week” is imminent: A strenuous, ruthless vocal boot camp that immediately follows the euphoria of getting a golden ticket and making it out of auditions.

That’s what’s in store for most contestants, but not all. Three somewhat lucky — but mostly supremely talented — singers were given coveted platinum tickets, giving them a pass through the first round of “Hollywood Week.” But so they’re keeping those vocal cords nice and warm, American Idol enlisted platinum ticket recipients Abi Carter, Julia Gagnon,...

Emmy Russell has vivid memories of her childhood, riding in the tour bus alongside her grandmother — or Meemaw as Russell calls her — Loretta Lynn. She’d sometimes join her onstage or they’d sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” together.

It took years, though, for Russell — who lives in Nashville and recently auditioned for American Idol — to finally embrace the “gift” Lynn always said she had.

“All the time, she’d be like ‘When are you going to come back and do what you’re made to do?'” she tells Rolling Stone.

Trisha Yearwood will be the inaugural recipient of CMT’s June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, as well as performing a new song, on the “CMT Music Awards” telecast, airing live April 7 on CBS.

The singer will get the honor for her philanthropic work, which extends across many charities but most visibly includes two decades of involvement with Habitat for Humanity, which she’s long supported alongside husband Garth Brooks. (They were jointly given the org’s Habitat Humanitarians honor in 2016.)

Yearwood will use her first appearance on the annual awards show in five years to premiere “Put It in a Song,” the first preview of a forthcoming album that will be a first in her career, in that it’ll be the first collection in which she co-wrote all the songs.

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The original “Queen of Country Music,” Loretta Lynn, has done it again. Even after her death, there is no stopping the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” singer. She has had another song certified as Gold.

About Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn is one the greatest country music singers and country music songwriters of all time. She passed away on October 4, 2022. She was 90 years old. Her music was considered to be ahead of its time and controversial. It was controversial, her single “The Pill,” a song about birth control pills, was banned from country radio stations.

The movie “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was about the life of Loretta Lynn. It starred Sissy Spacek as Loretta Lynn and Tommy Lee Jones as her husband. This movie was one of the first full-length feature films about a country music artist.

Loretta Lynn paved the way for women in country music. This includes her sister, Crystal Gayle, and her granddaughter,...

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American Idol Season 22 Becomes Family Affair

Not all American Idol hopefuls are unknown singers hoping for their big break. Season 22 of the popular reality competition has already featured a few participants with ties to fame. Former NFL player Blake Proehl wowed the judges with his rendition of “In Case You Didn’t Know” by Brett Young.

He has some stiff competition in Emmy Russell. The name might not be familiar, but her face is unmistakable. Emmy is the granddaughter of The First Lady of Country Music, Loretta Lynn. She performed an original song called “Skinny” for the judges.

Emmy Russell/Credit: ABC YouTube

Both received the coveted Golden Ticket to move on to Hollywood Week. There...

Emmy Russell, granddaughter of the late country pioneer Loretta Lynn, wowed the American Idol judges during Sunday’s episode and began to make her own mark on the music industry.

Leading up to her performance, Russell revealed she’s a descendant of the bonafide legend and proceeded to give a tour of her Meemaw’s house. “She’s one of the biggest country music singers of all time, but to me, she’s just Grandma,” the 24-year-old musician said. “I think I am a little timid, and I think it is because I want to own my voice… That’s why I want to challenge myself and come out here.”

From there, Russell stepped behind the piano to deliver an emotional performance of her original song “Skinny,” which was written about eating disorders. “Sleeping on scales is just what I’m used to,” she sings on the track. “I haven’t eaten in days.

Born and raised in Kentucky as the daughter of coal miner Ted Webb, Loretta Lynn taught herself how to play guitar as a teenager. She knew enough to begin carving out her identity as a singer, later giving way to the establishment of a powerful legacy. But taking a look at Loretta’s sprawling family tree, it seems as though her musical calling was inevitable — and it has spanned generations since.

Loretta was the second oldest of eight children. While neither of their parents pursued musicianship as careers, the Webb...