Keith Urban Makes Loretta Lynn Cry With Tearjerking Tribute Performance Of "Blue Kentucky Girl"

Apr 05, 2019 by apost team

Loretta Lynn was honored in a beautiful way as many of her fans gathered to celebrate her birthday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on April 1.

The original queen of country music was celebrated by some of the most prolific musical artists as they took to the stage to sing some of Lynn's most loved songs. 

As the third performer of the evening, Keith Urban brought the house down and moved Lynn to tears with his rendition of Lynn's 1965 hit "Blue Kentucky Girl." While Urban sang the touching song, Lynn could be seen on the big screen wiping away her tears.

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The classic song was written by Missouri Songwriter’s Hall of Famer Johnny Mullins and was the title track for Lynn’s fourth studio album. Emmylou Harris later recorded the song, even earning a Grammy nomination for her endearing performance.

The song is so ingrained as part of Lynn's career that it was the title of her Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit.

Opening in August 2017, this comprehensive exhibit boasts a variety of artifacts, including many of her first performance outfits, her first signed contract, the Presidential Medal of Freedom she received from President Barack Obama in 2013, and much more.

If you missed on out celebrating Lynn's birthday, now is your chance to join in on the fun by watching this video recording of the event. Once you see Urban perform his tribute, you will understand why the performance quickly went viral. After you have watched this touching rendition, be sure to spread the magic to everyone else that you know.