(born 1932), US country singer and songwriter; born Loretta Webb. She had hits with songs such as “Honky Tonk Girl” (1960), “Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Loving on Your Mind)” (1966), and “Coal Miner's Daughter” (1970). The movie Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) was based on her 1976 autobiography of the same name. Country Music Hall of Fame (1988).
Definition of Lynn, Loretta in US English:
Lynn, Loretta
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(born 1932), US country singer and songwriter; born Loretta Webb. She had hits with songs such as “Honky Tonk Girl” (1960), “Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Loving on Your Mind)” (1966), and “Coal Miner's Daughter” (1970). The movie Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) was based on her 1976 autobiography of the same name. Country Music Hall of Fame (1988).