She was only a coalminer's daughter, but...

A snippet from Billboard:

Veteran country artist Loretta Lynn will be honored with the Johnny Cash Visionary Award April 11 during the 2005 CMT Music Awards. Originally titled the Video Visionary Award, it was renamed last year in honor of Cash, who received the second such accolade in 2003. It has also been bestowed upon the Dixie Chicks (2002) and Reba McEntire (2004).

In first round nominations, Lynn is also up for the female video of the year award for "Miss Being Mrs." and collaborative video of the year with Jack White for "Portland Oregon." The latter also netted a nomination for director Sophie Muller. First round voting for the awards ends today (March 10) on CMT.com. Final nominations will be announced on Wednesday and voted on by fans through the site.

A borborygmus pick of 2004, I strongly recommend that you pick up a copy of Van Lear Rose. If you are not into country music, tell yourself that it was produced by Jack of The White Stripes, so it can't possibly be country. Enjoy.