Tribute compilations rarely do anybody justice. Recorded by disparate artists under disparate circumstances, they're inconsistent by definition. But every now and then one jells like Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn. The title track is sung by Miranda Lambert, then Sheryl Crow and Loretta Lynn herself.

The occasion of this 12-track collection is the 50th anniversary of Lynn's first record and first hit, "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl." In 1960, her sound was pretty hayseed by the standards of the time, even those of country radio.

On the tribute record, however, Lee Ann Womack takes the same milestone song just a little harder and more country — the ornamentation is more pronounced, the accent a touch thicker.

Almost all the women here go for such slight exaggerations, which reminds us of what Loretta Lynn achieved for so many of the female country singers whose career paths followed hers: the freedom to make hay off the speech and sounds they grew up with, stylizing them and reveling in them. On my favorite example, Oklahoma-born American Idol winner Carrie Underwood covers Lynn's "You're Looking at Country."

Even if Underwood is pushing it a little, she's also having a ball. So are a whole bunch of female singers who want the world to know how much they owe the honky tonk girl — Gretchen Wilson, Allison Moorer, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride. Duet partners Alan Jackson and Steve Earle let loose too.

By comparison, White Stripe Jack White sounds slightly out of place even though was he the one who reignited Lynn's late career by arranging and producing her Van Lear Rose in 2004. Coal Miner's Daughter is for country's ladies, including hard-rocking Tennessee pop idol Hayley Williams of Paramore, who fits right in just singing and strumming an acoustic guitar.

Tribute compilations rarely do anybody justice. Recorded by disparate artists under disparate circumstances, they're inconsistent by definition. But every now and then one jells like Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn. The title track is sung by Miranda Lambert, then Sheryl Crow and Loretta Lynn herself.

The occasion of this 12-track collection is the 50th anniversary of Lynn's first record and first hit, "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl." In 1960, her sound was pretty hayseed by the standards of the time, even those of country radio.

On the tribute record, however, Lee Ann Womack takes the same milestone song just a little harder and more country — the ornamentation is more pronounced, the accent a touch thicker.

Almost all the women here go for such slight exaggerations, which reminds us of what Loretta Lynn achieved for so many of the female country singers whose career paths followed hers: the freedom to make hay off the speech and sounds they grew up with, stylizing them and reveling in them. On my favorite example, Oklahoma-born American Idol winner Carrie Underwood covers Lynn's "You're Looking at Country."

Even if Underwood is pushing it a little, she's also having a ball. So are a whole bunch of female singers who want the world to know how much they owe the honky tonk girl — Gretchen Wilson, Allison Moorer, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride. Duet partners Alan Jackson and Steve Earle let loose too.

By comparison, White Stripe Jack White sounds slightly out of place even though was he the one who reignited Lynn's late career by arranging and producing her Van Lear Rose in 2004. Coal Miner's Daughter is for country's ladies, including hard-rocking Tennessee pop idol Hayley Williams of Paramore, who fits right in just singing and strumming an acoustic guitar.

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How old is Loretta Lynn? The Country Music Awards honored Loretta Lynn last night [Nov. 10] with the Living Legend award, leaving many to wonder exactly how old this legend is.

One of country music's all-time greats, Loretta Lynn was born Loretta Webb in Butcher Hollow, Ky. She told her life story in the best-selling 1976 biography, 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' which was later made into an Academy Award winning film starring Sissy Spacek as the legendary singer. Spacek, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow were on hand to bestow the Living Legend honor upon Lynn, who received a standing ovation from the audience.

Including solo and duet work, Loretta Lynn has released 16 No. 1 country hits over the course of her career, one that has spanned nearly six decades. Born on April 14, 1934, Loretta Lynn is 76 years old.

Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic
How old is Loretta Lynn? The Country Music Awards honored Loretta Lynn last night [Nov. 10] with the Living Legend award, leaving many to wonder exactly how old this legend is.

One of country music's all-time greats, Loretta Lynn was born Loretta Webb in Butcher Hollow, Ky. She told her life story in the best-selling 1976 biography, 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' which was later made into an Academy Award winning film starring Sissy Spacek as the legendary singer. Spacek, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow were on hand to bestow the Living Legend honor upon Lynn, who received a standing ovation from the audience.

Including solo and duet work, Loretta Lynn has released 16 No. 1 country hits over the course of her career, one that has spanned nearly six decades. Born on April 14, 1934, Loretta Lynn is 76 years old.

President Matthew Aaron unvieled a potrait of Mrs. Shriver. The portrait, shows Mrs. Shriver and several athletes including Loretta Claiborne of York, a celebrated Special Olympics athlete whose live is subject of a book and a Disney mad for TV movie.
Matthew Araron said that Mrs. Shriver was founded Special Olympics and organized the first competition in 1968. She was committed to inclusion, acceptance, human dignity and change.
State Street Miracles opened the celebration by singing “God Bless America.” The seven players who participated in the event is also Special Olympics athletes. Editor Roger Ricker, players were Klapinsky Jennifer, Kim Watson, Jake Spencer and Brian Short, all of Middletown, Peter Crumb of Upper Providence, Brittany Roberts Thornbury and Wayne Erin McGivney.
Miracles are very pleased to meet Ms. Claiborne, who congratulated Ms. Shriver for his commitment to people with disabilities and to change his life. Ms. Claiborne told the crowd he grew up in the projects of York and anger is a teenager who probably go to jail if not for Special Olympics.

President Matthew Aaron unvieled a potrait of Mrs. Shriver. The portrait, shows Mrs. Shriver and several athletes including Loretta Claiborne of York, a celebrated Special Olympics athlete whose live is subject of a book and a Disney mad for TV movie.
Matthew Araron said that Mrs. Shriver was founded Special Olympics and organized the first competition in 1968. She was committed to inclusion, acceptance, human dignity and change.
State Street Miracles opened the celebration by singing “God Bless America.” The seven players who participated in the event is also Special Olympics athletes. Editor Roger Ricker, players were Klapinsky Jennifer, Kim Watson, Jake Spencer and Brian Short, all of Middletown, Peter Crumb of Upper Providence, Brittany Roberts Thornbury and Wayne Erin McGivney.
Miracles are very pleased to meet Ms. Claiborne, who congratulated Ms. Shriver for his commitment to people with disabilities and to change his life. Ms. Claiborne told the crowd he grew up in the projects of York and anger is a teenager who probably go to jail if not for Special Olympics.

The name Loretta Claiborne still inspires the lives of millions of people around the US and the world.
The story of this courageous young woman has been featured in the Disney movie “The Loretta Claiborne Story” released in 2000.
Loretta was one of seven children born into a poor single parent family on August 14th, 1953. She was born with partial blindness and mildly retarded and was unable to walk or talk until 4 years of age.
At an early age Loretta began to run and found she really enjoyed the freedom of running and what she describes as being in the joy of the moment.
She has since gone on to run in 26 marathons and has twice placed in the top 100 women in the Boston marathon. Claiborne is one of the famous athletes featured on the Special Olympics website where you can find videos and more information on her well publicized exploits.
Loretta has carried the torch in the International Special Olympics and won many medals over dozens of events. She currently holds the women’s record in her age group for the 5000 meters at 17 minutes.
Winner of the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage in 1996 and also an accomplished black belt in karate Loretta Claiborne has proven that anyone can strive and achieve success in their chosen field no matter what life throws at them.
Her life mission has been to show the world that people with mental and physical disabilities are equal to anyone else.
Now in her early fifties, Loretta still finds it extremely enjoyable to run everyday and often up to 5 miles. This inspiring woman will continue to influence the lives of not just those with physical or mental disabilities, but also those who aspire to any form of greatness or accomplishment in their chosen field of endeavour.

The name Loretta Claiborne still inspires the lives of millions of people around the US and the world.
The story of this courageous young woman has been featured in the Disney movie “The Loretta Claiborne Story” released in 2000.
Loretta was one of seven children born into a poor single parent family on August 14th, 1953. She was born with partial blindness and mildly retarded and was unable to walk or talk until 4 years of age.
At an early age Loretta began to run and found she really enjoyed the freedom of running and what she describes as being in the joy of the moment.
She has since gone on to run in 26 marathons and has twice placed in the top 100 women in the Boston marathon. Claiborne is one of the famous athletes featured on the Special Olympics website where you can find videos and more information on her well publicized exploits.
Loretta has carried the torch in the International Special Olympics and won many medals over dozens of events. She currently holds the women’s record in her age group for the 5000 meters at 17 minutes.
Winner of the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage in 1996 and also an accomplished black belt in karate Loretta Claiborne has proven that anyone can strive and achieve success in their chosen field no matter what life throws at them.
Her life mission has been to show the world that people with mental and physical disabilities are equal to anyone else.
Now in her early fifties, Loretta still finds it extremely enjoyable to run everyday and often up to 5 miles. This inspiring woman will continue to influence the lives of not just those with physical or mental disabilities, but also those who aspire to any form of greatness or accomplishment in their chosen field of endeavour.