Loretta Lynn Honored by Artists, Industry at 50th Anniversary Event

Loretta Lynn Honored by Artists, Industry at 50th Anniversary Event

Country music icon Loretta Lynn was showered with an assortment of industry awards and heartfelt praise at her invitation-only 50^th anniversary celebration, held at Lynn’s Hurricane Mills ranch on Friday, Sept. 24.

The Academy of Country Music®, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® and BMI® each made presentations during the evening’s event.  Billed as “A Tribute to an American Icon,” the celebration honored Lynn’s 50 years in the Country music industry.  Ronnie McDowell presented Lynn with a hand-painted portrait of the legendary performer, and noted Nashville arranger and composer Bill Walker gave Lynn an arrangement of “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” originally penned for the television special, “Loretta Lynn on Broadway.” 

Selected media and industry, as well as Lynn’s close friends and family, attended the packed ceremony.  The evening’s activities included a catered reception, media Q&A session and the multiple award presentations, hosted by John Carter Cash.  A performance by Lynn’s sister, Crystal Gayle, followed the event at 9 p.m.




Loretta Lynn answers questions from the press during her “A Tribute to an American Icon” 50^thanniversary celebration. (Photo Credit Moments By Moser - Pam Stadel)