On this day March 7 1980 the biographical drama Coal Miners Daughter premiered in theaters bringing the life story of country music legend Loretta Lynn to the big screen. Starring Sissy Spacek as Lynn the film followed her rise from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to becoming one of the most influential country singers of all time.
Coal Miners Daughter was both a critical and commercial success earning widespread praise for its storytelling and performances. Sissy Spacek’s portrayal of Loretta Lynn was especially acclaimed winning her the Academy Award for Best Actress. The film also helped introduce Lynn’s music to new audiences cementing her legacy as the Queen of Country Music.
Fun fact: Sissy Spacek did all of her own singing in the film after being personally chosen by Loretta Lynn for the role.
Trivia question: What was the title of Loretta Lynn’s first number one hit on the Billboard Country charts?
Coal Miners Daughter was both a critical and commercial success earning widespread praise for its storytelling and performances. Sissy Spacek’s portrayal of Loretta Lynn was especially acclaimed winning her the Academy Award for Best Actress. The film also helped introduce Lynn’s music to new audiences cementing her legacy as the Queen of Country Music.
Fun fact: Sissy Spacek did all of her own singing in the film after being personally chosen by Loretta Lynn for the role.
Trivia question: What was the title of Loretta Lynn’s first number one hit on the Billboard Country charts?
