Tanya Honors Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn and Rascal Flatts have been feted by the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy. Tanya Tucker and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds were on hand to perform music made famous by these entertainers. Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts says, quote, "When they asked us who we wanted to come and sing and honor our music, (Babyface) was the first person we thought of." He went on to say that Edmonds first expressed an admiration for their music, and that the group was shocked to learn that. Gary LeVox says the group is now working with Babyface for their new album, due out this fall. Also honored last night were The Fisk Jubilee Singers and gospel group Jars Of Clay. The Honors 2007 presentation was hosted by actress Andie MacDowell, who is a self-proclaimed country fan. Proceeds from the event benefit The Recording Academy's professional education programs and its philanthropic efforts in the Nashville area.

On the carpet

-- Loretta Lynn, Rascal Flatts, the Fisk Jubilee singers and Christian rock group Jars of Clay, were honored by the Music City Grammy folks last night (4/9) at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel.

During a Red Carpet interview with Country Music Across America's Storme Warren, Tanya Tucker, at the ceremony to sing Loretta's "Blue Kentucky Girl," recalled a classic story.

"A while back, Tammy Wynette, Loretta and myself were hanging out backstage at some event with one of the new girls," Tanya explained. "You know, the one hit and done type? She was going on and on about her nails saying that she needed someone to come in and do them for her. Tammy looked at us and went, 'She's not going to last".

At that point, Loretta stepped into the conversation and added, "I remember another new girl who came up to us (Loretta and Tammy) and said 'You better get ready to step aside'. Tammy said, 'Try and move me."

Video Clip Of Tanya, Loretta & Others

Here's a video clip I found of the Gala with Loretta, Tanya & others:

Rascal Flatts, Loretta Lynn Among Honorees At Gala