Loretta Lynn

A photo of indigenous Australian singer Emma Donovan and The Putbacks, the Melbourne-based band that backs her.

Emma Donovan is the Sharon Jones of Australia — and much more

Emma Donovan is an indigenous R&B singer from Australia, backed by the Melbourne-based band The Putbacks. Their debut album may sound like the latest release from Brooklyn's Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, but there's a lot more to it than that.

Emma Donovan is the Sharon Jones of Australia — and much more
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Laura Cantrell Sings Kitty Wells

Laura Cantrell Sings Kitty Wells

R.E.M.'s 'Radio Free Europe' preserved for all time

R.E.M.'s 'Radio Free Europe' preserved for all time

Coal Miner's Daughter

Coal Miner's Daughter

Coal Miner's Daughter

Coal Miner's Daughter

A "Coal Miner's Daughter" sings for America

Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miner's Daughter" gave a voice to marginalized Americans.

A "Coal Miner's Daughter" sings for America

A Free Man of Color

A Free Man of Color
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Coal Miner's Daughter

Every year the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to be preserved for all time. One song chosen this year is Loretta Lynn's 1970 hit 'Coal Miner's Daughter.' From Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen.

Coal Miner's Daughter