Lynn receives birthday tribute from Strait, Brooks, Musgraves
Brandy Clark, Darius Rucker, Jack White, Little Big Town, Margo Price, Martina McBride, Pistol Annies and Trisha Yearwood were also among the first artists announce for the "Loretta Lynn: An All-Star Birthday Celebration Concert" on Monday, April 1 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
Uber producer Dave Cobb will be the musical director. Net proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Opry Trust Fund and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
"I am so excited to celebrate my 87th birthday with all my friends," said Lynn. "This is the first time I've ever had a birthday party. My birthday wish has come true. The only other wish I have is that Keith Urban jumps out of my birthday cake."
Brooks was on hand at the press conference to surprise Lynn with a birthday cake to kick-off the celebration. Brooks said, "She's the queen of country music. There's not a level she hasn't crushed. No matter how big this party is, it ain't gonna be big enough. This is going to be an honor and a blast."
Lynn released her most recent album,"Wouldn't It Be Great," last September.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. (central) with prices ranging from $29.50 to $149.50.
More news for Loretta Lynn
- 03/19/21: Lynn is "Still Woman Enough"
- 01/04/21: Lynn remains "Still Woman Enough"
- 10/20/20: Ryman unveils Lynn statue
- 04/03/20: Lynn drops "I Fall to Pieces"
- 09/28/18: Lynn, Earls of Leicester out with new sounds
- 08/22/18: "Wouldn't It Be Great" if Lynn released a new album
- 10/23/17: Lynn returns, appears at hall of fame inductions
- 07/12/17: Lynn postpones album release
CD reviews for Loretta Lynn
There are some "country" stars that can't seem to make true country music. Then there are artists like Loretta Lynn that can't not create pure country music. Lynn's "White Christmas Blue" album may feel like a Christmas miracle to many traditional country fans.
Take Lynn's version of "Away in a Manger," for which Lynn is listed as arranger, for example. It features a lovely Paul Franklin steel guitar solo. "Blue Christmas" is best ...
Loretta Lynn shows no signs of slowing down at 83. "Full Circle" is her first album since her extremely well-received Jack White-produced "Van Lear Rose," a 2004 masterpiece. Some of the 14 songs on "Full Circle" are new recordings, while a few ("Fist City," "Secret Love" and "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven") are new versions. Others are old songs ("Black Jack David, "Always On My Mind," "In the Pines") that Lynn ...
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