Loretta Lynn News

Broadway stars Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller sat down with Good Morning America on Tuesday to talk about playing country music legends Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, respectively, in the Lifetime original film Patsy & Loretta. During the interview, Hilty and Mueller open up about their roles as the country music legends.

CMT has announced that country music icon Reba McEntire will be honored with the 'Artist of a Lifetime' award presented by Ram Trucks at this year's 'CMT Artists of the Year' event. The 10th annual celebration will air LIVE from Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET/PT. Reba will join the illustrious ranks alongside previous 'Lifetime' recipients, including Loretta Lynn (2018), Shania Twain (2016), Kenny Rogers (2015), and Merle Haggard (2014).

CMT has announced that country music icon Reba McEntire will be honored with the “Artist of a Lifetime” award presented by Ram Trucks at this year's “CMT Artists of the Year” event. The 10th annual celebration will air LIVE from Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET/PT. Reba will join the illustrious ranks alongside previous “Lifetime” recipients, including Loretta Lynn (2018), Shania Twain (2016), Kenny Rogers (2015), and Merle Haggard (2014).

Billy Ray Cyrus, who was just announced as a two-time 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards nominee, will return to his roots tonight when he performs his multi-platinum-selling legendary hit, “Some Gave All,” on NBC's hit summer series “America's Got Talent” with Voices of Service, a Northern Virginia quartet comprised of active and retired U.S. veterans.

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BroadwayWorld has an an exclusive video of Jessie Mueller, who plays Loretta Lynn in the upcoming Lifetime movie 'Patsy & Loretta,' singing 'The Girl That I Am Now.' The film, which also stars Megan Hilty, premieres on October 19.

In her new cabaret show, Town and Country, singer Wendy Scherl asks the question: Is it wrong for a hip, urban lass who grew up in the chrome plated shadows of Eli's and Bloomingdale's to harbor a secret fondness for open fields and the earthy twang of Loretta Lynn? Two more chances to see her answer the question at The Laurie Beechman, Thursday, September 26 and Wednesday, November 20, at the Laurie Beechman Theater, all at 7 PM.

In her new cabaret show, Town and Country, singer Wendy Scherl asks the question: Is it wrong for a hip, urban lass who grew up in the chrome plated shadows of Eli's and Bloomingdale's to harbor a secret fondness for open fields and the earthy twang of Loretta Lynn? She answers the question on Tuesday, September 17, Thursday,September 26 and Wednesday, November 20, at the Laurie Beechman Theater, all at 7 PM.

When she's not on the road, making music or shining brightly from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Lorrie Morgan will most likely be found in the kitchen. The multi-award-winning singer/songwriter says that food is her a?oelove language,a?? a way to show her devotion to friends and family.

Grammy®, AMA, ACM and CMA award winning country music singer and Grand Ole Opry member Crystal Gayle released her first new album in nearly 16 years today; You Don't Know Me which includes the first ever recording with her sister, the legendary Loretta Lynn. Available everywhere, the new album is released by Southpaw Musical Productions, and distributed by BFD in partnership with The Orchard.

Talent and production executive Shanna Strassberg has joined CMT as Vice President of Music & Talent, it was announced today by Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President, Music Strategy & Talent, CMT. Strassberg will be responsible for driving music and artist integration efforts and steer strategic direction across multiple CMT brands. Based in Nashville, Strassberg assumes her position immediately and reports to Fram.  

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces its lineup for the 2019-2020 Winter Mainstage and Cabaret Seasons. On the Mainstage, FST presents bold and charming stories crafted by some of the country's top contemporary writers and entertainers. In the Cabaret, three original FST musical revues bring the songbook of Dean Martin, the outlaws of country music, and the hits that underscored the 1960s Cultural Revolution into the spotlight.

Lifetime has shared first look photos from its upcoming biopic, Patsy & Loretta, starring Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller!

For Carter Calvert, the velvet-voiced, charismatic star of the Bucks County Playhouse's production of Always... Patsy Cline, stepping into those famous dresses and ruby red lipstick, belting out 27 heart-wrenching songs nearly every night, embodying the spirit of a?oeThe Clinea??... is a dream come true.

Grammy® award winning country music singer and Grand Ole Opry member Crystal Gayle released 'Ribbon Of Darkness' digitally today, kicking off the pre-sale for her forthcoming, first new album in nearly 16 years, You Don't Know Me. Available everywhere Sept. 6th from Southpaw Musical Productions/BFD/The Orchard, the new music finds the acclaimed stylist exploring songs written or recorded by such country legends as Dolly Parton, Marty Robbins, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, George Jones and Hank Williams. The album was co-produced, recorded and mixed by Crystal's son, Christos Gatzimos.

BroadwayWorld has received an exclusive photo from Lifetime's upcoming biopic, Patsy & Loretta starring Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller!

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Get a first look at Megan and Jessie as country icons Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn in the the first trailer for Patsy & Loretta on Lifetime!

Kevin Cahoon will co-star on the new season of Glow when it drops August 9th. Cahoon starred on Broadway asEd the Hyena in The Lion King and went on to be the stand by for John Cameron Mitchell in the original production of Hedwig. He also played George in The Wedding Singer, The Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and was in the revival of The Rocky Horror Show.

Lifetime revealed that the movie Patsy & Loretta, starring Megan Hilty as music legend Patsy Cline and Tony winner Jessie Mueller as country icon Loretta Lynn, will premiere on Saturday, October 19 at 8/7c, according to TVLine.