Lynn, Loretta, 1932-

Country performer. Born April 14, 1935. Real name: Loretta Webb. Country music performer, songwriter, and recording artist who broke new ground for women in country music. Rose to fame in the late 1960s. Won the Country Music Association (CMA) Female Vocalist of the Year, 1967, 1972, and 1973. Won the CMA Vocal Duo of the Year (with Conway Twitty), 1972. Won the CMA Entertainer of the Year, 1972. Her credits include "Coal Miner's Daughter," "Fist City," and "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man." Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.

From the description of Oral history interview with Loretta Lynn. 1968 February 24; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1968 Feb. 24. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841252