The Subtle Way Loretta Lynn Was Honored At The 2024 Grammys
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The brightest stars in music came together last night (Feb 4) to celebrate the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. The prestigious awards show is put on by the Recording Academy, whose mission is to “recognize excellence in the recording arts and sciences, cultivate the well-being of the music community, and ensure that music remains an indelible part of our culture.”
Noteworthy names from every genre of the music industry dressed to the nines and walked the red carpet before the ceremony.
Lana Del Rey paid homage to Loretta Lynn with her Grammy Awards look
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey debuted a new look on the Grammy’s red carpet, wearing a vintage black dress complete with voluminous sleeves and floral lace appliques. She completed the look with black lace gloves, a black vintage bag, and a dramatic bow that trailed down her back.
The ensemble, styled by Molly Dickson, was reminiscent of the classicly feminine and Western style of country music icon Loretta Lynn.
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Loretta Lynn’s family took notice of the nod, sharing a red carpet photo of Lana and adding:
“Loretta’s relationship with the Grammys is renowned. We have always loved to celebrate her awards and nominations spread across six decades… We loved that even with this year’s Grammys, Loretta was still top of mind.”
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Lana Del Rey plans to release a country album
After she released a cover of the John Denver classic “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in December, fans wondered if there might be an impending genre switch for the singer. On Wednesday night (Jan 31), Lana Del Rey was on stage to celebrate her producer Jack Antonoff at Billboard’s pre-Grammy event in Los Angeles when she confirmed:
“If you can’t already tell by our award winners and our performers, the music business is going country… We’re going country. It’s happening. That’s why Jack has followed me to Muscle Shoals, Nashville, Mississippi, over the last four years.”
Lana Del Rey’s first ever country album, titled Lasso, will be reportedly be released in September 2024.
See Lana Del Rey’s rendition of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” below!
