Cissy Lynn is a country singer and songwriter, also famously known as Loretta Lynn’s daughter. Here’s all we know about her and her career to date.
The late famous country singer Loretta Lynn had six children, including Cissy Lynn. The celebrity daughter had a good start in life thanks to her mother’s fame and success in the music industry, making it easy for her to kick-start her music career.
With a last name that holds a lot of weight in the music industry, it was no surprise that Cissy decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a singer. How did her career go, and where is she now? Keep reading to find out.
Who Is Cissy Lynn?
Cissy Lynn is a famous American singer and songwriter majorly known as the daughter of country legend Loretta Lynn. She was born Clara Marie “Cissie” Lynn on April 7, 1952, in Butcher Hollow, Pennsylvania, USA. She is currently 71 years old as of 2023.
Her mother was a country singer and songwriter also famous worldwide, while her father, Oliver “Dolittle” Lynn, was a talent manager. For her early education, Cissy attended Waverly Central High School in Waverly, Tennessee, also in the United States. It is important to note that the senior high school is also affiliated with the Humphreys County School System.
While a student, Cissy had a great attitude towards her studies and achieved numerous academic accolades. It is unlikely that Cissy furthered her education after graduating high school, but her solid educational background helped her become a well-rounded individual and a knowledgeable performer.
Cissy Lynn’s Career
The celebrity daughter did not rely on her mother’s fame without putting in work herself. She followed her mother’s footsteps in the music industry and made a name for herself as a country singer. Like her mother, Cissy released multiple gold albums during her career, lasting over six decades!
Cissie Lynn’s Songs
Thanks to her lengthy career, Cissy has many songs that have cemented as country hits for many years. Her album “The Daughter of the Coal Miner’s Daughter” is one of her most famous hits and is known in the music industry as a timeless classic.
Some of the songs in her vast discography include:
- Every time We Go to Bed
- Boomerang
- I Know How
- Memories Get in the Way
- Letter to Loretta
- Was It Love or the Whiskey Talkin’
- Should I Stop Dreaming
- The Butcher Holler Song (which was a reference to her place of birth).
Like most artists of the ’90s, most of Cissy’s songs and musical works are not readily available on major Digital Streaming Platforms (DSPs). Only her most famous album, “The Daughter of the Coal Miner’s Daughter,” is available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Cissie Lynn’s Country Store
Cissy is the proud owner of a country store in Tennessee. The store is named “Cissie Lynn’s Country Store & Music Barn” and can be found at 8000 Highway 13S, Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
Cissy’s store, doubling as a miso, offers autographed photos and albums from country music stars, ready for fans to purchase. The store also has some handmade goods from Tennessee, selling refreshments and meals like fresh deli sandwiches.
Who Are Peggy Jean and Patsy Eileen Lynn?
Peggy Jean and Patsy Eileen Lynn are the youngest children of Loretta and Oliver Lynn. The couple welcomed the twins on August 6, 1964, and decided not to have any more kids afterward.
Peggy was named after her mother’s sister, Peggy Sue Wright, while her twin Patsy was named after her mother’s close friend and mentor close friend, Patsy Cline.
Peggy and Patsy became the most successful of Loretta and Oliver’s children with their music careers. They formed a duo called “The Lynns,” an American country music group active from 1997 to 1999.
The twins had a short career but were successful enough from the release of their albums and singles. Some of their most notable records include:
- Crazy World of Love
- Woman to Woman
- This Must Be Love
- It Hurts
- Cry, Cry Baby.
In 1998 and 1999, the Lynns received nominations for various country awards, including the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards.
Loretta Lynn passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 90, and she has her children carrying on her proud legacy and name in the music industry.