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50 years ago tonight Loretta Lynn became a member of the Grand Old Opry. She is also the first female to win the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year.
Tonight Lynn was joined by four other women who followed in her footsteps; Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack and her sister Crystal Gale. They are among the country music artist performing tonight to honor a career that has spanned more than five decades.
Lynn says she still get nervous every time she performs, but there is something extra special about the Opry stage.
"Honey there so many I couldn't just pull one out right now. There are so many memories at Opry. You ain't sang unless you been at the Grand Ole Opry, that's how I feel," said Lynn
Miranda Lambert said, "Every time I'm around her I just realize what she's done for women in country music and the reason I feel like I get to stand up here is because of what she laid the groundwork for and I'm just thankful that she likes me and she calls me country."
The entire Opry was on its feet when Loretta Lynn entered the room.
She'll close the show tonight following a special; tribute.
Loretta attributes her long career to hard work. She credits life for making her a great song writer.
Tonight Lynn was joined by four other women who followed in her footsteps; Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack and her sister Crystal Gale. They are among the country music artist performing tonight to honor a career that has spanned more than five decades.
Lynn says she still get nervous every time she performs, but there is something extra special about the Opry stage.
"Honey there so many I couldn't just pull one out right now. There are so many memories at Opry. You ain't sang unless you been at the Grand Ole Opry, that's how I feel," said Lynn
Miranda Lambert said, "Every time I'm around her I just realize what she's done for women in country music and the reason I feel like I get to stand up here is because of what she laid the groundwork for and I'm just thankful that she likes me and she calls me country."
The entire Opry was on its feet when Loretta Lynn entered the room.
She'll close the show tonight following a special; tribute.
Loretta attributes her long career to hard work. She credits life for making her a great song writer.
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 10:29 PM CDT
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Houston brother will be his own attorney in court
June 18, 2013 13:02 GMT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Roane County man will face federal gun violation charges next month without an attorney.
The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/17VlXpM ) reported Rocky Joe Houston will represent himself on a charge of possession of a gun by a felon.
The charge came after Houston earlier represented himself in state court on charges stemming from a police chase. He was convicted of evading arrest and reckless endangerment.
Houston and his brother, Leon Houston, were tried, but not convicted, in the 2006 shooting deaths of a Roane County deputy and his ride-along companion.
In federal court, Rocky Joe Houston is claiming the officer who charged him with the felony had no legal authority.
Information from: Knoxville News Sentinel, http://www.knoxnews.com
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