
And while it’s still a precious picture, it’s also a source of comedy, and all because of how Loretta chose to pose. If it hadn’t been for Loretta, the photo would have just been a sweet family snapshot. She points out her brother Herman, sisters Betty Ruth and Peggy Sue, and of course, Loretta!īoomunderground / Giphy Loretta Snapped Snoozing That’s exactly what Crystal did when she dug up an old photo of herself with some of her brothers and sisters. Still, the siblings that remain are as close as ever, and look back with fondness on the times they shared together. Today, the family is a little smaller than it used to be, as some of the Webb siblings have passed away. I love you! #lorettalynnĪ post shared by Crystal Gayle on at 6:13am PDT I’m so happy you were chosen for this honor. It’s clear from watching that clip just how close all of the Webb siblings were, even though there was quite an age gap between some of them (for example, Loretta is nearly two decades older than Crystal).īut despite their age differences and the varying paths their lives and careers led them down, the siblings always remained close.Ĭongratulations to my sister, Loretta for being recognized as CMT’s Artist of a Lifetime. The resulting performance is the perfect showcase of the family’s talent. Together, the family sang a song that Clara taught each of her eight children as they grew. Also joining the mother-daughter duo were a few of Loretta’s siblings, including her sister and fellow country star Crystal Gayle. Growing up, her entire family was a musical bunch, and they carried that talent and love for music into adulthood.ĭuring an appearance on Pop Goes the Country, Loretta was joined on stage by her mom, Clara, who used to be a singer herself, as well as a dancer. There’s a reason why Loretta Lynn came to love music as much as she does. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. We join them in sending our thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time. Love you Loretta❤️." Fans flooded her with condolences, prayers, and messages of support. Crystal shared a series of family photos and wrote, "The world lost a legend. The singer shared an emotional tribute to her sister with her fans on social media. Her most famous song, "Don't Make My Brown Eyes Blue," topped the Billboard Country Chart in 1977 and crossed over to hit the top 5 in the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named as one of the top 40 greatest women of country music by CMT. Loretta Lynn (center) with mother Clara Butcher (left) and sister Crystal Gayle (right) in 1980BettmannĪ star in her own right, Crystal has won a Grammy and five ACM Awards, among many other accolades.
