A tribute album to Loretta Lynn has been scheduled for Nov. 9 release on Columbia Nashville. Titled Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn, the list of participating artists has not been revealed but will represent a variety of genres. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Lynn’s first single, “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl.” Lynn and her music will be honored with an all-star concert at the Ryman Auditorium in October as part of the Grammy Salute to Country Music series. Earlier this year, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was chosen for preservation within the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, which annually honors select recordings for cultural, historic or aesthetic significance. Lynn’s 1976 memoir, Coal Miner’s Daughter, will be reissued in paperback in September.

by Peter Cooper – Tennessean

The Recording Academy’s second annual GRAMMY Salute To Country Music will honor Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn.

A star-packed Ryman Auditorium tribute is set for Tuesday, October 12, and Lynn will collect The Recording Academy President’s Merit Award in recognition of her 50 eventful years in country music.

“We are delighted to be paying homage to Loretta Lynn, a true country music pioneer and cultural icon, whose distinctive musical style has confronted social issues while remaining wildly entertaining,” said Neil Portnow, president/CEO of The Recording Academy.

Opry.com has launched a new interactive game and not only is it fun, but it’s also for a good cause! The Country Music Video Challenge features video clips of Opry performances – including Loretta Lynn – followed by questions about those clips and the artists featured in them. Plus, Opry Presenting Sponsor Humana® has pledged to pay $1 for each of the first 25,000 fans who play the game.

In addition to showing off your country music trivia mettle and assisting with continuing flood relief efforts, by playing the game you will also be entered to win one-of-a-kind Challenge prizes, including an autographed Gibson guitar, $500 cash, and a trip to Nashville including VIP tickets to the Opry!

Go to oprychallenge.com to check the game out for yourself. Be warned … it can be addictive!

By Tom Roland – GAC

Last week, Loretta Lynn got doubly good news when her “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was entered into the National Recording Registry and Vintage Books announced it was re-releasing her autobiography in September.

Now her autumn schedule is looking even more attractive. The Recording Academy has announced that Loretta will be recognized during the second Grammy Salute To Country Music Oct. 12 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. During the night, she’ll receive the Recording Academy President’s Merit Award. She’ll also be given her Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; she was unable to attend in January when the Academy recognized her — alongside Bobby Darin and Michael Jackson — with that honor in January.

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