Many fans and musicians were saddened after the news of Loretta Lynn's death made rounds online. To recognize her decades-long success and contribution to the country music industry, this year's CMA Awards will be paying tribute to the late singer.
According to Fox News, the legendary singer, who passed away at the age of 90, entered the music scene in 1971. Her song "Coal Miner's Daughter" became one of the most iconic songs of her career.
Her fame skyrocketed from there as she won the CMA Award for female vocalist thrice, in 1967, 1972, and 1973. Other tracks from her catalog that became iconic were "Somebody Somewhere," "One's On the Way," and "Don't Come Home a-Drinkin."
In early reports, her publicist and family confirmed the death in a statement to Rolling Stone, saying she passed away peacefully in her sleep in the morning of October 4 at her ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
Although her cause of death was not given, many people speculated that the singer died due to health issues that she suffered from over the past years.
In 2016, Lynn quit touring after a fall that left her unable to perform. Her doctor required her to recover from the incident.
The following year, she was hospitalized after suffering a stroke but was able to recover after the health woe.
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Country Music Awards 2022 Performers, Hosts, Where to Watch, More Details
Per Parade, this year's show would take place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 9 at 8 p.m. EST.
The show will be hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning while performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, and Kelly Clarkson.
Fans will also have the chance to watch a duet between HARDY and Lainey Wilson, The Zac Brown Band, Jimmie Allen, and Marcus King.
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Morgan Wallen would also perform at the highly-anticipated event.
Some of the nominees for the evening are Lambert, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Underwood, and Wallen for the Entertainer of the Year Award.
Despite being a newcomer, Lainey Wilson dominated the nominations as she could possibly snag the awards for New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year.
Her collaboration with Cole Swindell titled "Never Say Never" is also up for Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year.
The show will be broadcast live on ABC, but viewers could also stream the event on Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
