Wynonna Judd Pays Tribute To Late Singer Loretta Lynn

Wynonna Judd is paying tribute to country music singer Loretta Lynn.

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The “Coal Miner’s Daughter” singer passed away on Tuesday, October 4.

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She passed away in her sleep in her Tennessee ranch at age 90.

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Wynonna lost her mother, Naomi Judd, earlier this year to suicide.

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On Tuesday afternoon, Wynonna shared two photos of her and Loretta laughing together.

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She said that she met Loretta for the first time at the CMAs in 1984.

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Wynonna said that Loretta “was the first person who came over and hugged me,”

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Since that time, Wynonna said that Loretta “was like an aunt to me.”

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“We mustn’t ever forget how important this woman was…IS…to country music,” she added.

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