Country music legend Loretta Lynn died in her sleepat her home in Tennessee at the age of 90.

Lynn’s impact on McEntire even extends to her pre-show ritual.

She was always so nice to me.

Reba McEntire smiling

I sure appreciate her paving the rough and rocky road for all us girl singers."

McEntire’s mother passed away in 2020 at the age of 93, according toWide Open Country.

McEntire envisioned the two of them chatting about their lives and country music in heaven.

Loretta Lynn performing

We girl singers gotta stick together," she said, as noted bySouthern Living.

The country icon will be missed.