Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Loretta Lynn and learn more about the Grammy Award-winning country singer.
Personal Birth date: April 14, 1932 (some sources say 1935) Birth place: Butcher Holler, Kentucky Birth name: Loretta Webb Father: Melvin Webb, coal miner Mother: Clara (Ramey) Webb Marriage: Oliver Lynn (1948-1996, his death) Children: Patsy, Peggy, Cissie, Ernest Ray, Jack Benny and Betty Sue Other Facts Her first guitar was a gift from her husband. Drove with her husband around the country visiting radio stations to promote her first record. Sister is singer Crystal Gayle. Nominated for 18 Grammy Awards and won three. Also received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Timeline 1960 — Signs a contract with Zero Records after being spotted on a televised talent contest. 1962 — Becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry. 1967,1972,1973 — Receives the Country Music Association’s award for female vocalist of the year.