David Bianculli

He died in 2012.

We'll hear from another country artist, Loretta Lynn, after a break.

And Justin Chang reviews the new documentary, My Undesirable Friends, Part One, last air in Moscow.

I'm David Bianculli, and this is Fresh Air.

We're marking the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry.

One of its biggest stars was the beloved and influential country singer Loretta Lynn.

She was famous for her singing, her songwriting, and her life story, told in the 1980 film Coal Miner's Daughter.

The film was adapted from Lynn's memoir, which described how she grew up in poverty in eastern Kentucky, became a wife at age 15, and after having four children, started writing songs and performing.

She made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry in 1960 with her first song and first hit, Honky Tonk Girl.

Terry spoke with Loretta Lynn in 2010.

Lynn died in 2022.

We're listening to an interview Terry Gross recorded in 2010 with Loretta Lynn.

We'll hear more after a break.

This is Fresh Air.

Let's get back to Terry's interview with country singer Loretta Lynn.

Terry asked her about one of her controversial songs, The Pill.

Loretta Lynn speaking with Terry Gross in 2010.

Loretta Lynn died in 2022.

Tonight, the Grand Ole Opry will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a live stream concert.

Coming up, Justin Chang reviews a new documentary about Russia's crackdown on independent journalists.