Loretta Lynn at Bonnaroo

Loretta Lynn charmed a largely young audience at Bonnaroo this afternoon, bridging the decades with her biggest hits and a disarming presence. At one point, she invited requests, and said if the band didn’t know the song, “you can come up and sing it yourself.”
At 79, Lynn is still a first-rate performer. Songs like “You Ain’t Woman Enough” and “Fist City” may be from another era, but their attitude is timeless.
Lynn also did a touching medley of Patsy Cline songs and revisited her work with Conway Twitty.
The audience had passed up Mumford and Sons to hear her sing, and most were riveted. This was a singular evening for artist and audience alike.