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Loretta Lynn: Essential songs we’ll have on repeat to honor this country queen

11 of Loretta Lynn’s most iconic songs

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 17: Musician Loretta Lynn performs onstage at the BBC Music showcase during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Stubbs on March 17, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW) (James Goulden Photography, 2016 James Goulden Photography/Getty)

Country singer Loretta Lynn died on Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. She was 90.

Some of her biggest hits include “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “The Pill,” “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” and “Rated X”.

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From the autobiographical “Coal Miner’s Daughter” to a duet with Jack White, “Portland, Oregon,” here are 11 of Lynn’s enduring hits.

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“Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1969)

“Who’s Gonna Miss Me” (2016)

“You Ain’t Woman Enough” (1966)

“Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” (1973)

“The Pill” (1975)

“Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)” (1966)

“You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly” (1978)

“Rated ‘X’” (1973)

“Dear Uncle Sam” (1966)

“As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone” (1974)

“Portland, Oregon” (2004)


Country music fans, what would you add? This list is by no means comprehensive and we’re grateful for recommendations. Drop your favorite Loretta Lynn song in the comment section.


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