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Jenna Bush Hager Recalls When Loretta Lynn Told Her To Use Her Middle Finger During A Guitar Lesson

by Lauren Novak

Published October 7, 2022

Jenna Bush Hager Recalls When Loretta Lynn Told Her To Use Her Middle Finger During A Guitar Lesson

After Loretta Lynn died, many celebrities came out with their own special stories of their encounters with the country music legend. Jenna Bush Hager was able to interview Loretta a few years ago and receive a very memorable guitar lesson from her.

During the interview, Loretta decided to teach Jenna how to play the guitar. Jenna explained, “She said, ‘Now Jenna, use your middle finger. And I said, ‘I’ve used that once or twice.’ And she said, ‘That’s why I told you to use it.'”

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Jenna Bush Hager talks about a guitar lesson from Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn, singing, circa 1980s
Loretta Lynn, singing, circa 1980s / Everett Collection

Jenna added, “Whenever I interviewed her, she was surrounded by children and grandchildren, and that’s who we’re thinking of today. She was also hilarious.” In addition to Jenna, stars such as Carrie Underwood shared funny stories that showed just how silly Loretta could be.

RELATED: Loretta Lynn, Country Music Icon, Dies At 90

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January 24, 2020, New York, New York, USA: JENNA BUSH HAGER at the Hudson River Park Friends Luncheon.Pier 59, Chelsea Piers, NYC.January 24, 2020.Photos by Photos Inc. (Credit Image: Sonia Moskowitz/Globe Photos via ZUMA Wire) Image Collect

Carrie recalled a time when she was first stepping into the music industry. She said she was talking to someone else when Loretta walked by and smacked her on the rear end! Carrie shared, “This is one of my most favorite stories to tell. I think it sums up her personality pretty well. She was a cantankerous little pistol…friendly and sweet…never afraid to be herself and speak her mind.”

Loretta Lynn, circa 1981
Loretta Lynn, circa 1981. (c)ABC. Courtesy: Everett Collection

She continued, “Over the years, I have had the honor of singing for her…and also with her…in some of the most special moments of my career. She is irreplaceable. She will be incredibly missed…but her legacy lives on in those of us whom she has influenced.”

RELATED: Reba McEntire Pays Tribute To Loretta Lynn Who Was ‘Just Like Mama’

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