Join us at Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library on March 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM for a special Kentucky Humanities Kentucky Chautauqua© featuring Loretta Lynn: ‘Memries of a Coal Miner’s Daughter’ portrayed by Lisa Woods. You won’t want to miss this chance to see history come to life!

Before she was crowned the “Queen of Country Music,” Loretta Lynn blazed a difficult trail through poverty, heartbreak, and resilience. Born in Butcher Holler, Kentucky, she was the daughter of a coal miner—a humble beginning that shaped the soul of her music. At just 15, she married Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn and moved across the country to Washington, where her journey as a singer began in modest venues with a $17 guitar and bold determination.

Throughout her life, Loretta never lost touch with her Appalachian roots, often returning to the tiny cabin of her youth. Her groundbreaking hit, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” remains a defining anthem—not just of her life story, but of country music’s capacity to tell real stories that matter.

This program is a collaboration between Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library and Hopkins County-Madisonville Friends of the Library.