NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Loretta Lynn, who rose from a hardscrabble upbringing to become the most culturally significant female singer-songwriter in country music history, has died. She was 90.

While legends like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline set the standard for sad songs, modern country music has more ...

Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn's granddaughter and an 'American Idol' finalist, announces her first pregnancy on a podcast.

After singing the soundtrack for the 1980 Loretta Lynn film 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' Sissy Spacek released her debut 'Hangin’ Up My Heart.' ...

Tami Neilson and Dr Jada Watson have teamed up to create 'The F Word', a live performance that combines country music with ...

Emmy Russell made her way into the spotlight earlier this year with an impressive run on “American Idol,” and country music fans — particularly those of the late legend Loretta Lynn — were happy to ...

During a time of cultural upheaval, country music reflects profound changes in American society. The feisty Loretta Lynn writes and performs songs that speak frankly on behalf of women.

stellar songwriters like Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn, and incredible performers like Tanya Tucker and Miranda Lambert, country music just wouldn't be the same. Flip through the slideshow below ...

Enter Loretta Lynn's famous chicken and dumplings recipe. The late country music icon was a fan of this beloved dish, and her traditional take on it yields delicious results every time.