Guardian Music — Here's proof that the way to reach the big time involves being on good terms with B&B proprietorsHometown: Narberth, Wales.The lineup: Jodie Marie (vocals, guitar).The background: She was only a coal miner's daughter – oops, sorry, no, that was Lor... more info

Topix — In this Nov. 10, 2010 file photo, singer Loretta Lynn poses in the press room during the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. more info

ContactMusic — Ageing country icon Loretta Lynns health woes continue in 2012 - she has postponed two upcoming shows as she tries to recover from knee surgery Health issues prompted the 76-year-old Coal Miners Daughter singer to pull the plug on a string of shows l... more info

Starpulse — Loretta Lynn has bounced back from a pneumonia scare to spend Thanksgiving with Bret Michaels. The country legend was hospitalized last month after falling ill with bacterial pneumonia, prompting ... more info

Guardian Music — The "glam folk" musician, 26, is the first-ever Brit to win Nashville's International Songwriting CompetitionOoh… get him in his fancy suit. Not to mention the 'tache. Pretty grand, eh?What on earth is his thing? He calls it "glam folk", but it cou... more info

ContactMusic — Loretta Lynn has bounced back from a pneumonia scare to spend Thanksgiving 24Nov11 with Bret Michaels The country legend was hospitalised last month Oct11 after falling ill with bacterial pneumonia prompting her to scrap two concerts The 76-ye... more info

ACountry — The excitement leading up to the 2011 CMA Awards continues as Chris Young, Miranda Lambert, and Blake Shelton share their CMA Awards experiences, including Miranda discussing having Loretta Lynn present her with Female Vocalist of the Year at the 201... more info

Guardian Music — Country music is huge in the US, but rarely makes a dent in the UK charts. Are we missing out? On the eve of the industry's biggest awards ceremony, pop critic Alexis Petridis saddles upFew events in the American musical calendar make a Briton feel ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Loretta Lynn is home recuperating from pneumonia. Country queen Loretta Lynn was briefly hospitalized in Kentucky over the weekend after experiencing breathing difficulties. more info

Reuters — NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Country music legend Loretta Lynn was resting at home on Monday after spending part of a "scary" weekend in the hospital suffering from pneumonia, the singer said. more info