Loretta Lynn (April 14, 1932 - October 4, 2022) began her professional musical career in 1960 with the release of her now classic single "I'm a Honkey Tonk Girl." Her debut studio album, "Loretta Lynn Sings," followed in 1963 and debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot Country Album charts. By 1969, Lynn had released 17 studio albums, averaging nearly 3 per year. Lynn's prolific career continued for 57 years. She officially retired from the music business in 2017 following a stroke. During that time, she received numerous accolades including an honorary degree from Berklee College of Music, an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom among many others. On October 4, 2022, Loretta Lynn died peacefully in her sleep.