EMILY PORTMAN & THE COALMINERS RELEASE NEW MUSIC PROJECT

EMILY PORTMAN & THE COALMINERS RELEASE NEW MUSIC PROJECT

8 Loretta Lynn Classic Hits; 2 Duets with The Malpass Brothers; 3 Original Songs NASHVILLE, TN – In the spirit of keeping the Loretta Lynn legacy alive and kicking, Emily Portman along with members of Loretta’s original band The Coalminers teamed up to record a new...
Always Loretta: Honoring Loretta Lynn

Always Loretta: Honoring Loretta Lynn

The Brown County Music Center in Nashville, Ind., will host Always Loretta, the ultimate tribute show to Loretta Lynn on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The show will include a special performance of the original Coalminers, Loretta’s longtime touring band, and features...
‘Always Loretta’ at the Grand Theatre Friday

‘Always Loretta’ at the Grand Theatre Friday

Loretta Lynn — the most awarded lady in country music history with more than 60 years of recording and touring is celebrated in “Always Loretta,” featuring the original members of The Coalminers Band (Loretta’s long time backup group) and Emily Portman, a close friend...
Kentucky star shines in ‘Always Loretta’

Kentucky star shines in ‘Always Loretta’

ASHLAND, KY — (TNS) It’s unlikely Emily Portman would have escaped a career in music. She grew up in a house listening to her dad’s Creedence Clearwater Revival and Merle Haggard CDs. She also sang and learned guitar with her great-great uncle. It was when she...
‘Always Loretta’ will open Song of the Mountains’ 19th season

‘Always Loretta’ will open Song of the Mountains’ 19th season

It’s time for season 19, and Song of the Mountains will celebrate by paying tribute to Loretta Lynn on Feb. 4 at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. Emily Portman will sing and perform the songs of the late country music icon backed by Loretta Lynn’s...