Loretta Lynn memorial: How to watch, who's performing at Nashville celebration

This weekend, Nashville pays tribute to the coal miner's daughter — Loretta Lynn.

Lynn — a Country Music Hall of Fame artist who chronicled hard-earned life lessons in trendsetting songs — died Oct. 4 at age 90. Friends, family and longtime listeners gather Sunday in Music City for a night of singing and stories featuring those who knew her best and appreciated her music the most.

They'll congregate at the Grand Ole Opry House, a spiritual home for the genre Lynn helped shape.

Read on for a look at who's performing and how to watch "Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn."

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Who's performing at her memorial

A-list Music Row hitmakers, a handful of country legends and upstart Americana acts lead a lineup set for the one-night Opry House celebration.

"Today" co-host Jenna Bush Hager emcees the event. Read on a list of speakers and performers.

Performing:

• Alan Jackson

• Brandi Carlile

• Darius Rucker

• Emmy Russell and Lukas Nelson

• George Strait

• The Highwomen’s Carlile, Amanda Shires and Natalie Hemby with Brittney Spencer

• Keith Urban

• Little Big Town

• Margo Price

• Tanya Tucker

• Wynonna with Gaither Vocal Band and Larry Strickland

Presenting:

• Barbara Mandrell

• Crystal Gayle, Patsy Lynn and Tayla Lynn

• Faith Hill

• Hoda Kotb

• Martina McBride

• Sheryl Crow

• Tim McGraw

In addition to presenters and performers, show producers enlisted handful of artists and appreciators to share virtual messages ahead of Sunday's show. Those slated to make an on-screen appearance include:

• Dolly Parton

• Kacey Musgraves

• Marty Stuart

• Miranda Lambert

• Reba McEntire

• Sissy Spacek

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How to watch Loretta Lynn's memorial on live stream, cable

The show airs live and commercial free at 6 p.m. CST on cable network CMT.

Those who miss the live broadcast can catch a repeat airing of the special Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. or Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. The special plans to hit streaming in early 2023 via Paramount+.

Loretta Lynn memorial tickets

Lynn fans in Nashville hoping for a seat to the memorial can register for a waiting list spot at Aud615.com. A total of 1,500 free tickets were distributed to fans on a first-come, first-serve basis. More information at lorettalynn.com.

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