# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Loretta Lynn: Mem'ries of a Coal Miner's Daughter
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Before she was crowned the “Queen of Country Music,” Loretta Lynn blazed a difficult trail through poverty, heartbreak, and resilience. Born in Butcher Holler, Kentucky, she was the daughter of a coal miner—a humble beginning that shaped the soul of her music. At just 15, she married Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn and moved across the country to Washington, where her journey as a singer began in modest venues with a $17 guitar and bold determination.

Her first hit, “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl”, marked the beginning of a career defined by fearless storytelling. Loretta’s deeply personal songs gave voice to working-class women and their everyday struggles—with themes that tackled marriage, motherhood, ambition, and heartache with unapologetic candor.

Throughout her life, Loretta never lost touch with her Appalachian roots, often returning to the tiny cabin of her youth. Her groundbreaking hit, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” remains a defining anthem—not just of her life story, but of country music’s capacity to tell real stories that matter.

Loretta Lynn is portrayed by Lisa Woods, a versatile artist based in Lexington. An accomplished actor, director, designer, teacher, and writer, Lisa is a native of Woodford County who has worked professionally in New York City, Chicago, and throughout the region. She holds an MFA in acting from the Asolo Conservatory/Florida State University, a BA in theatre from the University of Kentucky, and is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory in Chicago. Lisa currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in theatre at the University of Kentucky.

Please register at https://www.pspl.org/event/loretta. For more information, contact Megan Pickett at (502) 352-2665 x108 or megan.pickett@pspl.org.

Kentucky Chautauqua is an exclusive presentation of Kentucky Humanities. Through programs that celebrate the history, literature, and culture of the Commonwealth, Kentucky Humanities brings together communities, preserves stories, and inspires lifelong learning across Kentucky. For information about Kentucky Humanities’ programs and services visit https://www.kyhumanities.org/.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/frankfort/loretta-lynn-memries-of-a-coal-miners-daughter/200030778273923
- **Event Categories**: art, kentucky-derby, theatre, country-music-festivals, music, literary-art, workshops, trips-adventures, entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Frankfort
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 319 Wapping St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601
- **lat**: 38.19769
- **long**: -84.87977
- **full address**: 319 Wapping St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Loretta Lynn: Mem'ries of a Coal Miner's Daughter being held?
  - **A:** Loretta Lynn: Mem'ries of a Coal Miner's Daughter takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 319 Wapping St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Loretta Lynn: Mem'ries of a Coal Miner's Daughter?
  - **A:** Loretta Lynn: Mem'ries of a Coal Miner's Daughter is organized by Paul Sawyier Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Loretta Lynn: Mem'ries of a Coal Miner's Daughter is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Frankfort, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Loretta Lynn: Mem'ries of a Coal Miner's Daughter sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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