Throughout the course of her storied career, Lynn released 16 number-one hit singles (viaBillboard).
Frame, Lynn “handpicked” Spacek to portray her in the film.
In 2018, the actress recalled her connection with Lynn, tellingPopCulturethey “had an instantaneous friendship.
It was bizarre.”
“She opened her eyes to me, she opened her heart to me.
We’re god-sisters,” explained Spacek.
Ultimately, most of the music in the film was recorded live with the actress on lead vocals.
As reported by Spacek, “When I met her, it was like meeting a long-lost friend.”
The pair’s sisterly bond made Lynn’s 2022 passing especially painful for Spacek.
“Today is a sad day,” the actress toldThe Hollywood Reporterafter learning of Loretta Lynn’s death.
“The world lost a magnificent human being.
Loretta Lynn was a great artist, a strong and resilient country music pioneer and a precious friend.
I am heartbroken.”
