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Tracey K. Houston,
an internationally acclaimed, award-winning traditional country music
artist, presents in song and story, "Hey Loretta, The Girl From Butcher
Holler", a loving portrayal of the Queen of Country Music, Miss Loretta
Lynn.
Loretta Webb was born in 1935, the second of eight kids to a coal
miner (hence the nickname, "The Coal Miner’s Daughter"), in the
mountains of Butcher Holler, Kentucky, and married at the age of 13 to
Oliver Vanetta "Mooney" Lynn. She had her fourth child by the time she
was 18 and became a grandmother at 29. She embarked upon her
professional music career in 1959, and in 1960 released one single,
‘Honky Tonk Girl’, on Zero Records. A year later, due to the success of
that hit single, Decca Records picked up her recording contract. Through
personal and professional triumphs and tragedies during the past five
decades, Loretta has captured the hearts of millions worldwide, and has
become one of the most recognized and successful country music artists
ever.
"Hey
Loretta" is a one-woman show written, arranged. and produced by Tracey
K., a noted Loretta historian. "Hey Loretta" traces the highlights of
Loretta’s lengthy career, and the roots and development of Loretta and
her music, which evolves from biographical songs to tunes about
strong-willed, independent and feisty women.
"Hey Loretta" is a 90-minute 2-part production. The first 45-minute
set covers the 1960s (the early years), and after an intermission, the
second 45-minute set covers the 1970s to the present (the superstardom
years). Appearing on stage with Tracey K. is a male accompanist, who
performs the vocals of Loretta’s duet partners, Ernest Tubb and Conway
Twitty.
"Hey Loretta" is a heartwarming, loving portrayal of the Queen
of Country Music which will leave the audience enlightened and
entertained.
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