On this day in 1972, Loretta Lynn became the first female artist to win the CMA's highly coveted Entertainer of the Year prize.

From 1960 to 2022, Loretta Lynn not only shared her love for music and performing, but she also stood at the top of country music. Throughout her time in the spotlight, the icon released numerous hit ...

On October 16, 1972—53 years ago today—Lynn made history when she became the first female artist to win Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

Emmy Russell, a 25-year-old from Nashville, is making her mark on Season 22 of "American Idol." Advancing to the Top 8, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, Kentucky native and renowned country singer, ...

Emmy Russell opens up to PEOPLE about how her grandmother's songwriting inspired her own Catherine Powell/Getty Images for CMT; Michael Loccisano/Getty Loretta Lynn, who is long remembered for her ...