Honky Tonk Tales / Loretta Lynn: Queen Of Country Grit

Loretta Lynn’s story is country music at its rawest—full of grit, heartbreak, sass, and triumph. In this episode of Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy takes you from her humble beginnings in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, to her groundbreaking reign as the Queen of Country Grit.

You’ll hear about her hardscrabble childhood as a coal miner’s daughter, her whirlwind teenage marriage, and the $17 Sears guitar that set her on a path to stardom. Along the way, we’ll explore her lifelong friendship with Patsy Cline, her fiery partnership with Conway Twitty, and the songs that rattled Nashville and gave women a voice—like “The Pill,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” and “Fist City.”

Packed with backstories, humor, and honky tonk heart, this episode celebrates a legend who never backed down and left an indelible mark on country music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering her, this is Loretta Lynn like you’ve never heard her before.

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