Dolly Parton is commemorating the late Loretta Lynn and Naomi Judd
At the 58 th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11, the 77- year-old carried out the hymn “Precious Memories” a cappella in honor of the late nation super stars who both died in2022 Dolly, who was hosting the event together with Garth Brooks, sang after sharing some kinds words for Loretta and Naomi prior to providing the award for Female Artist of the Year, stating the award advised her of her good friends.
For the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” vocalist, who passed away in October at age 90, Dolly called her “a hero and one of the most important, but still down-to-earth singer-songwriters in history.”
As for Naomi, who passed away by suicide in April 2022 at age 76, the “Jolene” vocalist reviewed the lots of methods they connected to one another.
“And of course Naomi and I, well, we’re the same age, both real G.O.A.Ts, Capricorns, and we loved big hair,” she continued. “I still do. And we loved that makeup.”
