loretta lynn

On April 3, 1971, Lynn and Twitty's debut single, "After the Fire Is Gone," landed at the top of the charts.

Which one's your favorite?

Which country artists have received the most ACM Awards? Here's the answer.

Which one is your favorite?

Flip through the photo gallery to meet just a few of the new country women you'll want to get to know -- and the legends they remind us of.

The best country songs about being a strong woman all have a certain independent spirit in common.

Women have ruled the country charts for decades by singing about far more than just love and heartache.

"You're the reason our kids are ugly, little darlin' / But looks ain't everything / And money ain't everything / But I love you just the same."

Lynn has seen much success in her long country music career, but it certainly wasn't handed to her.

Tragedy can strike anyone, from a neighbor next door to family members to some of the biggest superstars in the world.

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It's not clear why the show was canceled, but may be due to her recently suffered broken hip.