Proper noun
Loretta
A female given name from Latin, variant of Lauretta, Italian diminutive of Laura; or a form of Loreto.
I was mainly influenced by the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, and others like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash. Iris DeMent
Elvis was a big influence to my music, but Loretta Lynn was, as well. Tanya Tucker
Look out, Loretta. Mike Lange
When I was really little, I listened to Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrel, Crystal Gayle, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, and Patsy Cline. Laura Bell Bundy
I've had mentors who were kind of the troubadour singer-songwriters, like Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Neil Young, and that's just what I've always liked - people who would talk real honestly about their lives and their circumstance. Jewel
I love karaoke. I love maudlin country ballads. In another life I'd be Loretta Lynn. Sam Taylor-Wood