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Grand Ole Opry House to hold live celebration honoring life and legacy of Loretta Lynn

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Posted 5:36 PM, Oct 20, 2022
and last updated 2:38 PM, Oct 26, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A celebration honoring the life and legacy of the late Loretta Lynn is scheduled for later this month.

Lynn died at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee in early October.

 CMT and Sandbox Productions announced that a live celebration will take place from the Grand Ole Opry House on October 30 at 7p/6c on CMT. There will also be two additional commercial-free encores on November 2 and November 6.

"Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn" will be hosted by Jenna Bush Hafer and feature performances and appearances from the likes of Brandi Carlile, Barbara Mandrell, Faith Hill, Sheryl Crow and more.

“We are truly honored to work closely alongside Loretta’s family to create a celebration of life fit for a true queen of country music, Loretta Lynn. She was a true original, a woman who always sang from her heart, never shied away from challenging the status quo and blazed the path forward for her fellow female artists. From her firecracker spirit and signature musicality to her unmistakable country style and unparalleled authenticity, we look forward to honoring her in the best way we know how: sharing stories and songs with her family, friends and the legions of fans she loved dearly,” shared CMT Producers. 

Her service will be open to the general public with a limited number of tickets available.

if you were one of the first 1,500 fans who RSVP’d, you are confirmed for a reserved seat inside. and will be notified via Aud615.com with additional information.

If you were not one of the first 1,500 but did RSVP, you have been placed on the General Audience waitlist. where attendance is based on a first-come, first-admittance basis until venue capacity is reached. The is no guarantee of admission.

These instructions have been given by the family of Loretta Lynn:

  • Fan tickets have only been made available via Aud615.com. If you obtained a “ticket” or “code” from any other source, it is not valid proof of entry and null and void. You can only RSVP through the ticket site – there are no tickets available for purchase.
  • Any fan who wishes to obtain a ticket to the Memorial can “RSVP” at Aud615.com. You are only allowed to register for one ticket for yourself.
  • Upon submitting your individual “RSVP,” you will receive a unique QR code that is attached your name only.
  • Please note, this individual QR code does not guarantee your admittance into the venue. It does confirm you have been added to the overall Memorial Wait List. You must arrive on-site with your specific QR code in order to be allowed the opportunity to attend on a first-come, first-admittance basis.
  • The name on your registration must match your valid government-issued ID that will be checked by a staffer upon Entry to the Opry House.  If the name on your government-issued ID does not match the name on your QR code, you will not be permitted entry.
  • All valid QR code holders will be admitted to the Memorial until inside seating capacity is reached. We will begin scanning QR codes on Sunday, Oct. 30th at 4 pm CT at the Opry House.
  • Once onsite, if you are unable to secure a seat, we are making arrangements to broadcast the Memorial on large screens outside of the Opry House. The entirety of the Memorial will also be broadcast LIVE at 6pm CT on CMT.

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