Loretta Lynn Cancels Additional Shows After Recent Stroke
The hope still is that country music legend Loretta Lynn is on the road to recovery and rehabilitation after suffering a stroke on May 5th, but she’s not ready to return to the stage just yet. Though no official reason has been given, word came down on Wednesday (6-21) that Loretta would be canceling performances on Saturday, July 8th at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa near Des Moines on July 21st.
After suffering the May 5th stroke, an update was given on May 15th, saying that Loretta had been moved from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility and was “doing great,” though she was advised by doctors to stay off the road while she was recuperating. Loretta has not made a public appearance since the stroke, though her Loretta Lynn Ranch will be hosting a Remembering Conway Twitty concert on July 1st. The next Loretta Lynn appearances currently on the schedule are August 24th and 25th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to coincide with the release of her new album.
It was also just announced that Loretta is scheduled to perform at the Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival to be held at her ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN September 28th through October 1st. The Motorcycles and Music Revival will include music, motorcycles, food, art, and entertainment on the 400 acre site. The Loretta Lynn camp recently cut ties with another motorcycle event before announcing the new one.
Loretta celebrated her 85th birthday on April 14th, and recently announced a new 13-song album called Wouldn’t It Be Great would be released via Sony’s Legacy Recordings on August 18th. It was recorded primarily at the Cash Cabin Studios in Hendersonville, TN, with producer (and Lynn’s daughter) Patsy Lynn Russell, and caretaker of the Cash Cabin Studios, John Carter Cash.
Loretta Lynn’s previous album Full Circle received a Grammy nomination, and on August 25th the Country Music Hall of Fame will unveil a special Loretta Lynn exhibit to help commemorate the museum’s 50th Anniversary.
June 21, 2017 @ 7:26 pm
She is a Goddess and should be worshipped as such..
June 21, 2017 @ 7:58 pm
Fuck I bought my tickets for Dubuque the day before she had her stroke and they were non refundable.I’m glad she is recovering well, but I really wanted to see her.
June 26, 2017 @ 11:33 pm
You’re pathetic!!! Disappointment is one thing, but you’ve taken it to another level and, in my opinion, you’ve given a new meaning to the word SELFISH!!! GROW UP!! AND WATCH YOUR FILTHY LANGUAGE!!! I only hope Ms. Lynn doesn’t see or hear of your comment. It would break her heart and you should be utterly ashamed of yourself!!!! I truly hope she recovers and is comfortable. I was born a Coal Miner’s Daughter, in WV. I know that pride and thankfulness for what you have. Love to you, Ms. Lynn.
June 22, 2017 @ 8:02 am
Sad news indeed . I’ve been listening to her last record and, man …Loretta ‘s still got it . What an amazing voice and some challenging material .Best wishes for a quick recovery
June 22, 2017 @ 9:00 am
I wish we could get more details on how she’s doing and where she’s at in her recovery. Crystal Gayle puts up positive messages on her Twitter account from time to time, but there’s not much detail. Still praying that Loretta makes a full recovery. Love that lady.
June 22, 2017 @ 2:19 pm
her recovery is old school country. the only time you hear anything close to it on today’s country radio is when a computer glitch accidentally plays an Alan Jackson tune like Chattahoochee.
June 24, 2017 @ 9:16 am
Loretta’s ranch reports she is doing fine.From what I’m told,her doctors just don’t want her back on the road just yet.Hopefully it won’t be too much longer.(I got this info from some people @ Loretta’s ranch.More than one person who works @ the ranch,I might add).We pray she’s back on the road soon.
And Justin,who knows? The concert may be re-booked @ a later date.Sure hope so anyway,and I hope and pray someday you,and everyone who wants to see her gets a chance to do so,the good Lord willing.She is a great singer,and performer.Not to mention,a great lady.
And a reminder to everyone,Loretta’s new CD “Wouldn’t it be Great” comes out August 18th.So we have that to look forward to.
Also,a replay of an “Opry Encore” TV show that features Loretta,as well as Jeannie Seely,Jeanne Pruett,Skeeter Davis and Wilma Lee Cooper,will re-air next Sat.,July 1st on RFD-TV.Check RFD-TV’s web site or local listings for air times in your area.(So we can see Loretta on TV).
June 27, 2017 @ 3:38 pm
what i am going to ask you is an unfair question I know but I;m trying to do as much research and obtain as much info as possible on Loretta’s recovery update…what do you think the chances are she plays the two shows at the ryman on august 24 and 25…thinking of flying down from Canada and need to book flights as they are vanishing fast
June 28, 2017 @ 1:00 am
The info I got on Loretta comes from some people who work for her @ her ranch.As to what the chances of the Ryman concerts happening,I don’t know.All I can suggest is keep checking Loretta’s website or the Ryman website for future updates.
June 25, 2017 @ 11:50 am
To the people on the Saving Country Music facebook page that are talking about retirement: NO WAY! Loretta can still sing.(While she was in the hospital,Peggy,Loretta’s daughter, talked about a woman visitng Loretta.The woman played a bluegrass song on cassette, for Loretta,and Loretta sang along.Loretta’s own daughter witnessed it! So Loretta can sing!)
And,this is just my opinion,but,:if I were to agree with you all about retirement,I would be kissing up to the so called Country radio stations that don’t want to play her songs.I won’t do that for nothing! I’m a Loretta Lynn Fan,and I want to hear Loretta sing!
This is what the so called Country Radio stations that won’t play Loretta’s songs would want the fans to do: discriminate against her because of her age,change the favorite singers every time you turn around,and forget the legends. I can say for myself,I won’t do it! I don’t want Loretta to retire,I want her to keep using the beautiful voice God gave her.And keep singing and touring until God calls her home!
In my opinion, Loretta Lynn has the most beautiful voice of all the women singers.And I say that with no apology.
Proud to be a Loretta fan forever!
Also,let me add,I’m 52 years old,and Loretta has been my favorite singer since I was six years old.And always will be forever.It took her to get me hooked on Country music.The moment I saw her beautiful face,and heard her beautiful voice,I was hooked for life!
June 25, 2017 @ 12:02 pm
And just so there are no misunderstandings,I was only talking to the people who made the posts on the Saving country music facebook page.All the posts on this page are great,from what I’ve read so far.
Just did not want you all on this page to think I was replying to you all.I wasn’t.Thanks for understanding.And trigger,you do a great job on the Saving country Music page,keeping us real country fans informed.Keep up the great work.
June 29, 2017 @ 7:24 am
Loretta’s brother Herman has given probably the most detailed update on her condition. According to a new interview Herman gave to Closer Weekly, all Lynn wants to do is perform. “It’s all she lives for,” he said.
She is determined to take the stage in October, but for now, she is recovering at a rehabilitation facility near Nashville.
“She seems to be coming along pretty good,” he said of her recovery. “Her left side was kind of paralyzed, but [she can get around by] herself now, she just has to use a walker. She’s doing really good — that’s the main thing!”
June 30, 2017 @ 5:01 pm
It sure is.
June 30, 2017 @ 5:03 pm
And actually,while she is doing therapy,some people at the ranch have confirmed Loretta is recovering @ her home near Nashville.She still goes to the doctor for therapy,but is at one of her homes in a Nashville suburb.(Source: Loretta Lynn Ranch).
July 9, 2017 @ 2:09 pm
Get Well soon Ms. Loretta…