Growing up with a grandmother is totally awesome, wouldn’t you agree?
For most of us, our granny, grandmom, nana, grammy, or my own personal favorite, gran-mammy is the person we go to when we have problems.
We seek them out if we want to feel spoiled, or even when we just want to have someone to talk to.
If you’re fond of talking with your grandparents about everything, especially your problems, then you’ve probably received some of the most meaningful advice.
It’s advice that’ll be treasured forever.
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Most of us might have heard of the name “Loretta Lynn, an icon in the world of American country music.
She has been very active in the music industry for over six decades, releasing many hit songs such as “Coal Miner’s Daughter”, I’m a Honky Tonk Girl”, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’”, and “Lay Me Down.”
Sadly, Loretta Lynn passed away last October 4, 2022, at the age of 90.
But Loretta’s wisdom is here to stay.
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Emmy Russel, Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, who is also a very good artist was nominated alongside fellow artist, Lukas Nelson for their tribute duet of the song “Lay Me Down.”
It was during CMT’s tribute to Loretta Lynn that Emmy and Lukas sang the hit song that their grandparents sang a few years back.
The original song, “Lay Me Down,” was released in 2015, by fellow country artist Willie Nelson.
The song hit home.
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As a tribute, Willie’s grandson, Lukas, and Loretta’s granddaughter sang their rendition of the song.
Their version was beautiful, full of emotions, and outstanding.
No wonder they were nominated for the CMT Music Awards.
They didn’t win the award but that was no matter.
Their performance was truly spectacular.
In an interview with Emmy, she said that she wished people would remember her grandmother as “an ordinary country girl.”
A simple woman who is also “everybody’s friend.”
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According to Emmy, her grandmother was genuine, and that there was nothing fake about her.
She loved Loretta so much, and the country music icon was a part of her life growing up.
Emmy shared the best advice her grandmother gave her.
“The best advice that she has given me throughout the years was to love God,” Emmy told in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Emmy described Loretta as a very spiritual person.
Loretta had a strong faith in God.
“She was such a lover of God and I think it was more of, ‘Listen to Him and follow His voice.,” Emmy shared.
This is a piece of advice that Emmy has treasured, even until today.
It’s true.
No matter what we face in life, we should always follow God, listen to His words, and lead by His example.
There is no way we could go wrong if we love God, right?
As she shared her memories with the people who loved Loretta, Emmy couldn’t help but miss her beautiful grandmother.
The truth is Loretta has been a part of many people’s lives, singing songs that touched souls and gave inspiration, and happiness.
Through their beautiful tribute, we could all remember Loretta and her legacy of beautiful music.
The tribute was worthy of the legend.
Watch Emmy Russell & Lukas Nelson’s rendition of “Lay Me Down” below!
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