Twelve Interesting Facts About Country Singer Loretta Lynn

Learn new facts about country singer Loretta Lynn

7. Her father died before her first single came out

Loretta’s first single “Honky Tonk Girl” came out a year after he died. We are sure he is still so proud and smiling down on Loretta! Above is a clip of Loretta performing “Honky Tonk Girl” from the year 1982.

8. She is friends with Sissy Spacek

loretta lynn sissy spacek — Loretta Lynn and Sissy Spacek / Facebook

Sissy portrayed Loretta in the film Coal Miner’s Daughter in 1980. She has also performed duets with Loretta in the past. In real life, they are great friends!

9. She was a grandmother at 34 years old

Loretta had her children very young and her oldest daughter got married and had a baby at age 18. This meant that Loretta was only 34 when she became a grandmother! At the same time, she had two-year-old twins.

10. It has been revealed she writes songs backward

jack white loretta lynn — Jack White and Loretta Lynn / Facebook

Musician Jack White produced her 2004 album. He said, “She’s got her own style of writing. She sort of writes with a double chorus, there isn’t one chorus, per se, when you listen to her songs. There are two choruses, she starts with the second one and then comes back to the first part.”

11. Loretta’s ranch is impressive

loretta lynn ranch hurricane mills — Hurricane Mills / Facebook

Loretta has her own ranch in Tennessee called Hurricane Mills. It is so large, it has its own zip code and post office. In addition, it has six museums, a concert venue, and an RV campground where you can stay the night. Sounds pretty amazing!