The late Loretta Lynn gave Lee Ann Womack helpful advice before her death.
On International Women's Day, Womack took her time to recall the time she met Lynn and the advice she received from that day. The 56-year-old "I May Hate Myself in the Morning" singer took to Twitter Wednesday, saying that the special celebration would not be complete without Loretta's advice.
Per Womack, she had been excited to meet Lynn. So when she finally got the chance to see her in person, she was reportedly pretty fired up and excited.
She recalled sitting down to talk, during which she heard heartfelt words from the late country singer.
#InternationalWomensDay wouldn't be complete without a piece of advice from Loretta!❤️ pic.twitter.com/hggZEAU3tO
— Lee Ann Womack (@leeannwomack) March 8, 2023
"Her main objective was to make sure that I understood that I was never to let a record label or anybody talk me into going pop. That's how she put it: 'going pop,'" she continued. "She was obsessed about that. And so, you know, I told her I didn't think I really could even if I tried."
Womack said it has been the thing she has always carried with herself wherever she goes.
The "I Hope You Dance" singer debuted in 1996, and she has since released several hit songs and albums.
On the day Lynn died, Womack uploaded a 45-second video to recall her memory with the singer, calling her the one artist "she truly loved" growing up. Lynn has always been part of Womack's celebrations and wins, with Womack attending her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York in 2008.
The "A Little Past Little Rock" singer also marked Lynn's 50th anniversary of induction into the Grand Ole Opry in 2015.
In 2019, she performed at Lynn's all-star Birthday Celebration at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Loretta Lynn's Death
Lynn's family confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press in October that the country queen died at the age of 90. They revealed that she passed away peacefully at her Hurricane Mills, Tennessee home.
Lynn indeed inspired young musicians with her voice and hit songs, including "Coal Miner's Daughter," "the Pill," "Don't Come Home a Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)," "You're Looking at Country," "Rated X," and "You Ain't Woman Enough," among others.
Different award-giving bodies and organizations immediately recognized her talent. She famously became the first woman to become the entertainer of the year at the genre's two major awards shows. She first scored recognition in 1972 from the Country Music Association.
She received the second feat three years later from the Academy of Country Music.
