Country music, well, the entire music world, lost a legend last week with the passing of Loretta Lynn. In a career that spanned more than six decades and more than 50 albums, Lynn was both a trailblazer and an inspiration to the countless artists who followed in her footsteps. Here are a trio of songs from throughout her incredible career – an early TV performance of “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin'”, a 1985 Farm Aid performance of “Coal Miner’s Daughter”, and a fiesty 2004 take on “Portland, Oregon” (her duet with Jack White).
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