Jack White Covers Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miner's Daughter" in His Vinyl Recording Booth
Newly minted Record Store Ambassador Jack White took it upon himself to construct a recording booth in his Nashville-based Third Man Records studio and record a cover of one of Lynn’s most famous song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” read more
Found in: Music, NewsEight Great Comeback Albums
Most reunion albums are mediocre—just what you expect out of a group of graying, past-prime legends grasping at one final ride. But occasionally a breakup or a disparaging hiatus lead to something worthwhile. So here are eight comeback albums that beat the odds, one way or another. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayLoretta Lynn Three Years Older Than Previously Believed
It was recently discovered that country music icon Loretta Lynn is actually three years older than was previously believed. An investigation by the Associated Press has determined that Lynn was in fact born on April 14, 1932, which makes her 80 instead of 77, the age at which most publications and websites have her listed.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsZooey Deschanel to Star as Loretta Lynn on Broadway
Zooey Deschanel has taken on a new roll. No, it doesn’t have to do with 500 photographs or playing ‘50s classics with Siri or channeling Mary Kate Olsen. In fact, it will challenge her to embark on the south, the country roots of Loretta Lynn as she will portray the iconic singer in an upcoming Broadway staging of Coal Miner’s Daughter.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLoretta Lynn Hospitalized, Cancels Two Concerts
A statement on Loretta Lynn's website says the singer was forced to postpone concerts in Ashland, Ky., and Durham, N.C. this weekend because she was hospitalized with pneumonia. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsBest Coast to Record a New Album in the Fall
Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast recently talked to Rolling Stone about the group’s sophomore album. She said they will begin recording in October when they have time off from touring behind their successful debut, Crazy For You. Wanting to take a different approach to songwriting than the first record, the singer said she’s been drawing from “older country music” influences like Loretta Lynn and Johnny Crawford. Just don’t think Cosentino is trading beaches for honky-tonks. “It’s not going to be a country record at all. I think a lot of people are getting scared when I say that,” she said.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 10 Best Musician Biopics
For a biopic to be successful, it must overcome the difficult challenge of marrying the life of a real person with the structure of a captivating narrative. These 10 films accomplish this feat with some of our favorite musicians as their subjects. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFifteen Songs About Birthdays
Might we suggest making a mix CD for the birthday-celebrating loved one in your life? read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayVarious Artists: Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn
Country icon’s songs won’t be boxed in The original Honky Tonk Girl gets a little help from her friends on Coal Miner’s Daughter, which finds country crooners and rock artists reinterpreting the Loretta Lynn catalog. As with most tribute albums, the results are mixed; for every “Don’t Come Home A Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind),” performed with appropriate fire by Gretchen Wilson, there’s at least one “Somebody Somewhere (Don’t Know What He’s Missing Tonight),” where Lucinda Williams slurs her way from note to note like the town drunk.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsStagecoach Announces Lineup
Next year will only be the fifth year of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival, but that didn’t stop them from wrangling up a star-studded lineup.... read more
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