Presenting Lynn with the honor was Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow and eight-time GRAMMY-winning musician/producer Jack White. Singer/songwriter honored at the second annual GRAMMY Salute To Country Music, presented by MasterCard, GRAMMY Salute To Country Music, presented by MasterCard, to pay tribute to Loretta Lynn's career, feature tribute performances, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, Lady Antebellum, and more also slated to join Nashville, Tenn., Country Rising benefit concert for Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, From Beyoncé, Rihanna and Adele to Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper, Drake, and Kanye West, here are 59 storylines to follow, loretta-lynn-honored-presidents-merit-award, Country Rising Concert Benefits Hurricane Relief, carrie-underwood-sam-hunt-join-hurricane-benefit-concert, 59 reasons to watch the 59th GRAMMY Awards, beatles-jack-white-59-reasons-watch-59th-grammys. Following her performance with daughter Aubrie Sellers, I chatted with my personal favorite artist, Lee Ann Womack. In 2004 Lynn teamed up with White, who produced her two-time GRAMMY-winning album Van Lear Rose, which showcased her powerful vocals and skillful songwriting and further solidified her status as one of country music's trailblazing icons. Eight-time GRAMMY-winning musician/producer Jack White, Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow, and Recording Academy Chair George J. Flanigen IV will participate in the event, which will also include a special presentation of The Recording Academy President's Merit Award to Lynn in honor of her dynamic career and contributions to country music. Tickets will go on sale starting Oct. 6. Presenting Lynn with the honor was Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow and eight-time GRAMMY-winning musician/producer Jack White. Additional accolades on her mantle include induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008 and a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. I asked him what albums in Lynn's catalog he would recommend to someone who had never heard her music. Rock followed up with a solo take of "I Know How. Lynn's 1976 autobiography, Coal Miner's Daughter, became a The New York Times bestseller. "I would tell them to don't bother, they've already missed it. The Original Broadway Cast album to Bright Star is among the finalists for Best Musical Theater Album. After her performance, I asked Gretchen Wilson which song was her favorite. Ela já recebeu diversos prêmios e honras, por seu papel na música country. The evening came to a close with a duet performance of Lynn's GRAMMY-winning "After The Fire Is Gone" featuring Lynn herself and two-time GRAMMY winner Garth Brooks. (Photo information: Loretta Lynn speaks at the GRAMMY Salute To Country Music honoring Loretta Lynn, presented by MasterCard | Photo: Frederick Breedon/WireImage.com). She forged a path for women not only in country music, but also in business and politics. The film itself won a GRAMMY last year for Best Music Film. he looked at me puzzled. "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. The Recording Academy hosted the second installment of its GRAMMY Salute To Country Music honoring Loretta Lynn, presented by MasterCard, on Oct. 12 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. [I] never even thought that far, hun. "Sincere. Three pop or rock artists are nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Eligible members click here to log in and vote. The woman songwriter Dale Dodson tonight called "the first lady of country music" is not only well-respected for her talent, but she is hailed as a legend for being true to herself. In our first of two blog installments, Meesa Hayes of 365 Days Of Country Music takes a look at Lynn's historical career.). "Because she's got the balls to do it. She's a honky tonk girl, a coal miner's daughter, the first lady of country music, a mother, a songwriter, and a legend. In 1973 she graced the cover of Newsweek — the first country singer to do so. This marks the first time in GRAMMY history that two different songs with the same title have been nominated in this category. ", As host Reba McEntire opened the show, I asked songwriter Jason Sellers to describe Lynn in one word. The Recording Academy hosted the second installment of its GRAMMY Salute To Country Music honoring Loretta Lynn, presented by MasterCard, on Oct. 12 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. West is a four-time winner in this category. The Beatles: Eight Days A Week The Touring Years is vying for Best Music Film. She married Oliver "Mooney" Lynn (also known as "Doolittle" or "Doo") a few months shy of her 14th birthday. And Garth Brooks is right: We love her. "The first thing that comes to mind? ", As host Reba McEntire opened the show, I asked songwriter Jason Sellers to describe Lynn in one word. "Portland Oregon" (Jack White with Loretta Lynn) Best Country Collaboration with Vocals: Won Best Country Song: Nominated Cold Mountain (Jack White with Various Artists) Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: Nominated Van Lear Rose (Loretta Lynn, Produced by Jack White) Best Country Album: Won 2006: Get Behind Me Satan (The White Stripes) Her hit song "Coal Miner's Daughter," also the title of her 1976 autobiography, would later be made into an acclaimed feature film, garnering an Academy Award for Sissy Spacek, who played Lynn in the title role. Armed with a guitar, Brooks joined her onstage for a captivating performance of "After The Fire Is Gone," the classic GRAMMY-winning duet Lynn originally recorded with Conway Twitty. ", Backstage, the first person I bumped into was singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson. The band is nominated for A Moon Shaped Pool. With a career spanning 50 years, Lynn has created music infused with honesty and energy. She surprised me as a songwriter tonight. Following her performance with daughter Aubrie Sellers, I chatted with my personal favorite artist, Lee Ann Womack. A three-time GRAMMY winner, Lynn will be saluted with performances by two-time GRAMMY winner Garth Brooks, pop/rock artist Kid Rock, country music songstress Martina McBride, GRAMMY-winning singer Gretchen Wilson, GRAMMY-winning artist Lee Ann Womack, and two-time GRAMMY-winning singer/actress Reba McEntire, who will also host the evening's festivities. White worked with Loretta Lynn on her 2004 album Van Lear Rose, which he produced and performed on. First Round voting is now open! The fund was created to benefit victims from all the recent hurricanes and their affected areas, including Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands. "But I have learned that it becomes less and less hard, because you worry less and less about pissing people off.". [4] In 2008, White collaborated with Alicia Keys on the song " Another Way to Die ", the theme song for the James Bond film Quantum of Solace . Well, I shouted all over the streets! "I really don't remember my life before Loretta," she reminisced. Este texto é disponibilizado nos termos da licença. It's vying to become the first song written by a single songwriter to win in this category since Amy Winehouse's "Rehab" (2007). Earlier this year, Lynn was honored with a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. Lindsey is nominated for co-writing the Keith Urban hit "Blue Ain't Your Color." he looked at me puzzled. This is the first time that female performers have accounted for three of the nominees in the history of this category (which goes back to 1958, the first year of the GRAMMY Awards). Eligible members click here to log in and vote. Bringing it back to the present, she humbly added, "I won't ever forget this [night]. Anoushka Shankar is among the nominees for Best World Music Album for Land Of Gold. You've seen the official 59th GRAMMY nominations list, but do you really know the nominees? "If I was talking to somebody that had never heard Loretta Lynn's music?" Rock followed up with a solo take of "I Know How. "But I have learned that it becomes less and less hard, because you worry less and less about pissing people off.". She is an inspiration to singers, songwriters and people because she never wavers from who she is and what she stands for. Robert Woods won for 1987, 1988 and 1989. "She didn't try to crossover, and she crossed over. Bringing it back to the present, she humbly added, "I won't ever forget this [night]. "It's harder to speak your mind," she responded. Herb Alpert is among the nominees for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for Human Nature. ", I asked Lynn what she considered to be the most meaningful song she ever recorded. For more information, visit www.lorettalynn.com. Drake's "Hotline Bling" is nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance.