Her childhood was spent in poverty, raised by a coal miner in rural Kentucky, perWide Open Country.

Lynn was known for singing about her personal struggles and life experiences.

But, not everyone was fond of Lynn and her music.

Loretta Lynn on her ranch

In fact, many of her songs were banned from the radio.

But Lynn pushed forward.

After its release, it became one of her most popular songs to date.

Loretta Lynn performing at the CMAs

But “The Pill” wasn’t the song of Lynn’s to be deemed too controversial for radio.