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Carole King: \"She was an inspiration. R.I.P. Loretta Lynn.\"

Ty Herndon: \"Loretta Lynn was an angel in this industry and in this world. My heart and my prayers go out to her family and everyone who loved her so.\"

Ingrid Andress:

there are not enough words to thank you @LorettaLynn for making a path for women in country to ride on. your songs and stories will be with us forever. Rest in peace 🤍

— Ingrid Andress (@IngridAndress) October 4, 2022

Stella Parton: \"My heart is broken with the news of my sweet friend Loretta Lynn passing. I will remember all the sweet visits and laughs we shared. RIP sweet Angel.\"

Lynda Carter: \"I am glad she was able to share her wisdom and talent with the world for as long as she did. We will miss her. R.I.P. Loretta Lynn.\"

Mickey Guyton: \"Rest in power sweet angel.\"

Carly Pearce:

She showed us all how to unapologetically tell the truth. One of the greatest there ever will be. I'll be singing \"Dear Miss Loretta\" with a little extra love tonight at the @opry ♥️ Now she really is a Honky Tonk Angel 🕊 #RIP pic.twitter.com/fiUNnTrlvZ

— Carly Pearce (@carlypearce) October 4, 2022

Blake Shelton: \"Terrible news about Loretta Lynn passing away... Prayers to her family.\"

Reba McEntire: \"I always did and I always will love Loretta,\" McEntire wrote on Instagram. \"She was always so nice to me. I sure appreciate her paving the rough and rocky road for all us girl singers.

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Dolly Parton:

❤️ pic.twitter.com/lMThmUgY8x

— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) October 4, 2022

George Strait:

We're sure going to miss @LorettaLynn. What an amazing woman and so unbelievably talented. Very thankful she shared that with all of us fans. God bless all of the family. Rest in Peace Loretta. See you down the road. — gs pic.twitter.com/TxniY3Qmgs

— George Strait (@GeorgeStrait) October 4, 2022

Kacey Musgraves: \"Loretta. 💔\"

Kid Rock: \"RIP Miss Loretta. I find it very difficult to put your beautiful soul, talent and friendship into words right now... so I will use the ones you said to me and so many others, so many times... 'I love you honey' Kid Rock.\"

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Darius Rucker:

She was an iconic legend and did things the way she wanted. I am so bless to call her friend. I miss u already Loretta. Love u. And rest now u angel. pic.twitter.com/oPVgfrO1vd

— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) October 4, 2022

Trace Adkins:

Loretta Lynn
The poet that could contextualize her life has yet to be born. I'll cherish the memories of the times I was in her presence. Rest In peace, darling. @LorettaLynn pic.twitter.com/IOh8u2929c

— Trace Adkins (@TraceAdkins) October 4, 2022

Billy Ray Cyrus: \"Celebrating the life of Loretta Lynn. One of my highest honors was being joined by her and George Jones on a song I wrote called 'Country Music Has The Blues.' She handed me this wonderful gift on that day.\"

Rosanne Cash:

Oh, man. Rest in all kinds of power, Loretta Lynn. We'll miss you. Here's a clip a friend just sent me of @kdlang and me doing Loretta's 'You Ain't Woman Enough' in 1988. https://t.co/zxNebk1pA9

— rosanne cash (@rosannecash) October 4, 2022

Miranda Lambert: \"I'm so heartbroken to hear about Loretta's passing,\" Lambert wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of her and the country music icon. \"She was so kind to me and she blazed so many trails for all of us girls in country music. Thank you for all the songs. Miss you. Fly high. 🦋💙\"

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