Accomplishments, not age, are what matter: supporter
In 1972, Lynn became the first woman to be named entertainer of the year by the Country Music Association. She is known for hits, including Coal Miner’s Daughter, You Ain’t Woman Enough, The Pill, Rated X, and Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind). Her last top 10 record as a soloist was “I Lie” in 1982.
Music journalist and author Robert K. Oermann, who wrote Finding Her Voice about women in country music, said nothing can overshadow Lynn’s accomplishments.
“In the 1960s, you didn’t have the 24-hour news cycle, saturation of personality journalism that you have today. So what appealed to people was the fact that the songs were so extraordinary. Her singing was so great. Everything about her was so refreshing and country,” he said.
“It wasn’t until much later that people became aware of her backstory, but the music itself is what made her a star. The biography, the life story was just the icing on the cake.”