Faith Hill struggled to control her emotions as she paid tribute to her close friend Loretta Lynn, who passed away on October 4.
At the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Faith paid tribute to Loretta, who passed away at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and was joined on stage by her husband, Tim McGraw, to celebrate her extraordinary life.
A star-studded audience attended CMT’s Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of Loretta Lynn’s Life and Music to pay tribute to the late singer.
Faith fought back the tears during her remarks, remembering Loretta and their friendship, and was comforted by her husband several times.
She said, “It is our honor and privilege to be here near the beginning of our dear friends. “And to celebrate this remarkable woman’s extraordinary life.
As a woman who loved life, Loretta was unapologetically honest about the challenges and rewards of being a wife and mother. She sang about loving, lying, cheating, and not having babies. “.
Religion persisted. “She was fearless and confident in her identity, background, and way of life. She not only dismantled barriers for women in country music, but completely destroyed them. “.
She gave us this brave new space to dream and soar into the music we create, the jobs we hold, and our lives. She was always cordial, amiable, and supportive of all of us. There are stories to be told by everyone in this room. She was incredibly sage and clever. “.
Faith said, fighting back the tears, “I am glad to have been in your company, Loretta. “I appreciate all of the special moments we have shared”.
“I am proud to be a mother, happy to be a woman in country music, and happy to have had the chance to travel the artistic path you paved for us all. “.
