Coal Miner's Daughter Loretta Lynn Home Place Road Trip to Butcher Holler, Kentucky (Van Lear)

[@TheWriterWalker]

Sitting in my bunk at a truck stop in Pennsylvania, eating a late lunch and watching this video. Lol. When I was a teen in the 1980s, my sister and I were two Black girls in Augusta, GA, who memorized much of the dialogue and music from The Coal Miner's Daughter. We love Loretta (and Dolly and Patsy)! Thanks for taking me along a route I couldn't get through in my truck.

[@markshore5324]

Amazing VIDEO with awesome MUSIC!!! It is NOT the destination, it is the "JOURNEY"!!! YES!!! The {"PASSION"} lives..in....Butcher Holler!!!

[@tess-a.9875]

My cousin Richard Hitchcock his wife made all the quilts for the movie that Sissy Spacek played in Miner's daughter she played Loretta Lynn. We went down to web store Loretta's Brothers little grocery store we went in we talked but we never got to go inside the Loretta Lynn's homeplace thank you for putting it on KZbin I sure appreciate it... Man ! makes me wish I'd went in that house.

[@kimg04]

my husband and I live in KY...took a drive to her childhood home...was amazing...walked through her house and sat on front porch with her brother and talked to him about their childhood and the movie...he was a very nice man and was happy to talk about their life...best trip ever

[@tinkerbellsfairydust4444]

My brother ran the AT&T lines up the holler he has passed now so I watched this to see his work I miss him so much.

[@loispetit7077]

I am in my seventies and have lloved Lotetta and her family for years. We traveled to Butcher Hollow three times. The house and all around it has changed since the first time there. Concidering how the road is now I would conciider it paved.. we hit brush the whole way in both sides of the car. There were heaves in the road. The house was sitting alone in need of repair. Next time it had been newly done over in bat n 'board. Third time it looked as it does now with the mini museum. We got a flat tire and Loretta's brother helped us out. Memories.

[@DETROIT1948]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@lorettaprater7256]

It would have been awesome to have grown up in that house, with a big family, and lots of music, but most of all lots of love. I grew up in a old house, just a county away. It was a 4 room house, I'm the youngest out of 9, plus my parents. We had a open well, by the house, that we drew water from, for everything needed for the house. We had a ringer washer, big tubs to rinse our clothes, and hang them on a clothes line. I was raised old school I guess you could say. But they were some of the best days of my life. We had our share of bad times, but we were loved. We raised gardens, cows, pigs, chickens. I miss those days, growing up. My parents passed away years ago, and 3 of my brother's, and numerous other family members. I like that song I'd like to go back there. Precious memories. Thank you for sharing. God bless you all. I know years ago. A friend of mine took me up there to see Loretta Lynn's home place, they were closed. I saw it from a distance. This is the closest I've been to it. Once again thank you.

[@TJElevatorfan]

Thanks for sharing your memories and glad you got to see the video tour.

[@rebeccasilva4283]

I grew up listening to Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard and so many other great country music artists. Frankly, it's the only country music I truly enjoy...the old stuff. It touches the soul. Thank you for this video. I enjoyed seeing the beautiful scenery and seeing the old homestead of the Webb Family. It was a wonderful idea on your part.

[@MamaT111]

Thank you so much I was born and raised in Kentucky, raised on her music but never toured her birth place, what a wonderful treat !

[@jamesallen6624]

I sure hope they get fund raising for upkeep.... because the ceiling looks rough......we need to preserve history like this ..... Loretta was true country and such a beautiful woman.

[@TJElevatorfan]

Thanks for all the great comments from everyone :) I am getting a kick out of how many people really enjoy this video. It was mom's idea to go as she is a huge Loretta Lynn fan. I am glad to see people like you appreciate it as much as she did. It was a good trip to make

[@billrandolph5375]

+TJElevatorfan totally enjoyed watching this video...reminded me of where my folks grew up near Bryson City, N.C. Have heard Loretta as well as Dolly Parton say that they could relate to each other completely, as they both grew up in very similiar conditions. These ole mountains have turned out a great bunch of God-fearing folk.

[@ladonnad.steele2470]

TJElevatorfan THANKS FOR TAKING US ALONG!!!

[@fauxmanchu8094]

TJElevatorfan I must have watched this video about 10x, that's how much I love it! Thank you! Cheers from Australia!

[@cathyjackson9083]

makes me want to take a drive 🚗love Kentucky!!!

[@Toltecgrl]

Cathy Jackson Me too!!!

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Cool road trip up the road. Love how this was done. The young man doing the tour (Loretta's great nephew(?) ), did a fantastic job!

[@clawhammer704]

Looks like the good life to me. I love the country.

[@Ellenslife851]

I agree I love country living and still live in it today

[@sheliadurham3133]

I love country and yzll am country Love Love '

[@selenagonzolas6302]

I agree

[@patriot5.56]

Best way to live to be honest. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@marciamatteini7604]

I loved watching this so much! My dear friend Sandy lives in Alabama, and it looks so similar. I lived in Kentucky back in the 70’s and it was a wonderful place too. I’m from Michigan and there’s a big difference between people in the south and north. Just about everyone is friendly and seems happier. God bless your he south✝️☮️

[@terryhoagland8083]

You are right about people in the south we are real friendly treat each other like brothers and sisters!

[@Jim-uu2sv]

Marcia I'm too from Michigan, grew up here my whole life I am now 63 years old. My mom was from Kentucky Lawrence County, my Grandad and Grand Mommy live right in Louisa hop-skip-and-jump from Dee's Drive-In. Marcia reason why I'm texting this is because I so much agree with you how people are so different from the North and South, there's so much friendlier you're not afraid to put your hand up and wave at somebody passing you up on the road here in Kentucky, in Michigan you never see that. I have very few relatives now living in Louisa, but I took friend of mine on little trip to Louisa because she always heard me talk about it. Driving through town and walking and looking at things the way they used to be and the way they are now is a big difference. I know everything changes in time, but this time I wish it would stay just the way it was. It seems to bring a little tear in my eye right now even talkin about it because I miss it so much and miss my mom I lost her 2011. Sure wish I had my mom back. Well I don't want to keep on boring everybody if you do read this but just wanted to rephrase again kentuckians are the best, God bless you all. Jim

[@TJElevatorfan]

So sorry for the loss of your mom. I lost my dad last year but still have my mom. It is hard when you lose a loved one, just keep pressing onward and make them proud....

[@Jim-uu2sv]

​@@TJElevatorfan Thank you so much for your kind words on my mom, and sorry for your loss of your dad too. I sure will try my best to keep being positive and moving forward. Thanks for such great video, what I liked about it most is that you didn't just jump right into the homestead, you took us along your journey on the back roads with you and that was so fun

[@tasossaros8375]

Love Loretta Lynn love old country music and love watching this where loretta lived and grew up

[@galepeetros2293]

every thing about miss Lynn is interesting so good to see her first home she's such a sweet down to earth lady good health an luck always much love

[@haysmloveher]

Loretta is my grandmothers 2nd cousin. I am a Webb by birth. I grew up hearing stories about her, trying to figure out why everyone else knew her too.

[@reneeburdick8886]

That's wonderful , did you ever get to meet her ?

[@carbon2010]

I would have loved to be a part of this community! Country people are the nicest people on earth

[@peggyoneill6115]

Wow amazing! Thank you so much for the road trip ❤ God bless you 🙏

[@diannenutt5891]

Thank you so much for that video. It's for people who haven't gone there. Very interesting

[@bevkern3858]

Me too raised on a 3 hundred acres farm 🚜 had a great family

[@dianebrock4108]

Well they was down right well-to-do for hill folk. Loretta grew up in a lovely country home with all the modern conveniences it seems. Stoves, fireplace , big front porch with a swing, great cook stove, washing machine, land of their own, plenty of bedrooms for everyone. Before I got married at the ripe old age of 13 , I remember visiting my grannies house and actually being able to peek through the walls in places. Granny also had many holes (windows) that only had screen in summer and plastic in winter , with a shutter that one had to go outside and pull the stick out to let it down for closing it; We had the convenience of lard buckets to sit upon and coffee cans to use in the winter when we didn't want to go out to the outhouse , two wood stoves, and a fine root cellar. Of course , my grandparents were only share croppers and had no land of their own or a fine miners job to make ends meet on a regular basis. I would say Loretta has been very very blessed all her days. Love me some Loretta. God Bless Doo for having the sense to get her out of the holler so the world could meet and enjoy her and her beautiful voice.

[@nuttybar9]

Why did you get married so young you were still a kid.

[@cherrellbuck4896]

It's all a matter of perspective, but I too was struck by how nice their house seemed...a little slice of heaven. When I was young, (raised in Arkansas), I learned every word to every Loretta song, lol, kind of risque for a 6 year old to be belting out 'Don't Come Home a drinkin'...so to this day, I have a Loretta song for every occasion. My daughter just had her 2nd baby with a not yet 2 year old at home, so I of course had to send her the lyrics to, 'One's on the way', ...Love this video.

[@Toltecgrl]

Diane Brock I would say your story telling would be just as interesting. I found your comment fascinating. You should write a book about your family. It would be interesting! 😁

[@nannybooboo7380]

Diane Brock Awsome comment posted ty

[@dianehaggart7297]

I agree they lived high on the hog compared to my Oklahoma sharecroppers grandparents. junk board was used to cover holes in walls.I wonder if she re did her parents home as she made money and became well to do.

[@jcarter3238]

Some of those houses were GORGEOUS on the drive in. Nice little pieces of heaven there.

[@melrose795]

Wow, that is a remote location indeed...What a drive up into that Holler! Beautiful area and really enjoyed seeing the hoyse, thanks for sharing!

[@scottansert6850]

The music alone is worth watching. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@lakelivin80]

I traveled all the way from Northern Maine just to come see Butcher Holler!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!!! I have loved Loretta's music for as long as I can remember!!! My grand mother always told me that as a baby I would get fussy but as soon as she played some Loretta I would calm down and just start smiling!! Love you Loretta

[@alvinbonvillain3055]

Hi I Love Loretta Lynn I Remember Win She Started Her Carrey An I’m Still love her Music I Got TO shake her Han WIN she Came To To My City In Houma Louisiana now I’m 92 Years Young Always Love Her Music-

[@TJElevatorfan]

you're welcome and thanks for watching, Neat that you talked to Mr. & Mrs Webb. It was worth the trip for us. Mom was really looking forward to it as she is a HUGE Loretta Lynn fan and is really glad that we got to go see it.

[@davidsherbert6896]

I went down that road to the old cabin. I met Loretta's brother that day about 7 years ago....at the time the old Van Leer coal company store was the local Post Office, and one of her niece's was the Post Master, she came to the cabin to check up on her Daddy and we got to meet her....she looks just like Loretta...

[@lindabrown5779]

Thank You So Much For Sharing This Wonderful Video OF The Home Of Great Country Singer Love Loretta !!!

[@maryshaffer413]

That dog laying on the road is so country we always drove around them too.

[@xxarochonxx]

LoL- You're so right! Idk why it is that old country hound dogs just lay there, like they expect & know that you'll just go on around them.

[@jinxiesmith13]

Thank you for that tour of Loretta Lynn's home. The drive there was awesome. I felt as if I were on vacation.

[@bettymilam6384]

Great veido I am fan of Loretta I want to go to there my self it's on my bucket list !!! Got to see her in a concert she did it was awesome !!

[@michaelharbin6808]

What a wonderful tour. I am such a Loretta fan, and glad you (TJ) and your family took me on this tour. Now one of these days, I really want to go there!!!

[@WesternStarproductions]

I LOVE taking my boys on road trips too thanks for sharing this one with us I LOVE Loretta Lynn and I LOVE her songs.

[@shaneandlynsiwells3658]

my husband and i just mived out of van lear... so many memories while you were driving for me lol... you passed both homes i lived in. my husband was born and raised off of 1107 and 302... thank you

[@lindalovesal]

Thanks so much for the video I enjoyed hope to visit some day.Grew up listening to Loretta.Loved her and Conway songs.Thanks again. Nova Scotia Canada

[@leilaniesnell7662]

LORETTA LYNN WORKED SO MUCH THRU THE GOOD & BAD TIMES AND NEVER GAVE UP HER FANS LOVE HER STILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@Gigi-vv9cu]

Great video, watch one of the best movies of all time, Coal Miners Daughter tonight, this movie never gets old

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Very cool video and gorgeous scenery. Kirk..in Montreal, Canada....a city guy who loves country music, especially older country music.

[@DatabaseDesigns4U]

Thank you so much for posting. I want to go see Loretta's childhood home and the area she grew up in. It's beautiful country. :)

[@frndsplz]

Thank you for taking me on this nice trip with you!

[@colleenlassie2600]

If you're lookin at me... You're Lookin At Country!! =D That's what I keep thinkin watching your drive to Butcher Holler with all the green roads.. smiles..

[@DonnaToler]

Oh how beautiful, I loved watching this.I would love to go there my self. Thank you God Bless you

[@maryblack2622]

What a special treat..... I really enjoyed visiting Loretta Lynns childhood home through your eyes.

[@sheilaaddair8263]

Well I am double blessed today with this touching video and learning something new. In searching for a long lost relative's family (Richard Robinson), I come to realize from a newspaper clipping of his death (by a train accident, which he lost both legs), that it all happened right here in the area where one of my favorite country singers, Loretta Lynn Webb was born. Strangely enough, back in the late 1970's or early 80's, I went with a friend to this area where Loretta was born, not knowing the connection of this area to this relative. I love your video and it brought me back the second I saw the house she grew up in, though I never got to go inside. I was born in McDowell Co WV, so I know how the country roads are in the south, and actually though they were not bad at all compared to some I've seen recently in WV. Thank God for some paving here and there and making them thar roads a tad wider. lol Takes that nervousness out of me just a little. Anyway, again thank you for sharing this wonderful laid back video with us and taking us on the road with you. PS, if anyone in this area ever heard of the name Robinson I mentioned and had heard a story back in the day about this man (Richard Robinson), a coal miner of Van Lear, who, on his way to the post office in Jan 1921, tried to hop the freight train, loosing both legs and takin to Paintsville hospital where he died at 9:00 PM, please contact me at [e-mail]. Richard was my mom's father-in-law, and he had brothers Warren, William and Henry. Richard was married to Ruth Dawson. They had young children when he died, Warren, Willie and Shirley who was mom's first husband and father to her first 6 children. I have been searching a long time for Richard's parents and siblings. Please help me if you can. My oldest siblings are up there in age and it would be great to tell them I found their grandpa's family. Many blessings to you and your families. Sheila

[@ethelljelks2829]

I enjoyed it very much!! I'm watching Coal Miners daughter right now lol.

[@drsjwhitman45]

Thank you for this video. My Aunt Bea Meade lived on the corner just above the Van Lear post office...only the foundation of her home remains. As a child in early 1950s we LOVED going to Iggy's store for some pop and maybe a popsicle. My grandmothers home was further up the road, past the school (which I attended in 1952). My mother was Helen W. Meade, Van Lear high school class of 1938. U.S. Army nurse in WWII. Tks for the memories; I have downloaded and enjoy in my old age.

[@kameronmartin1395]

At 25:19, the picture in the wood frame is of my great grandma, Loretta and a few friends! My grandma is the tallest one in the picture. Her daddy was a minor and that’s how the two met. Her name was Betty Jennings, before she passed she always told us stories of her and Loretta growing up together. I’m so happy to see that there’s a picture up in the house.

[@carbon2010]

This is a great tour to Loretta Lynn's home place in butcher holler. I might take that tour one day myself! It comes up on Google! It's only a seven-hour trip from Atlanta. I Love her story and how no body gave her anything. This is what America is all about. Came from humble beginnings to become a legend. This is one of the greatest things I've ever seen! I've seen coal Miner's daughter probably a hundred times and can quote just about every part of the movie. I've got to be Loretta Lynn's number one #1 black fan and proud of it. Thank you for this video I will probably watch plenty of times until we make that trip one day. We're big fans.

[@TJElevatorfan]

Thanks for watching. It was a trip that meant a lot to my mom :)

[@carbon2010]

Yeah we're thinking about taking that trip, I'm going to stop by that store and everything! And the people are incredible!!!

[@TJElevatorfan]

You'll be glad you made the trip when you do. The trip was for my mom but we all enjoyed it.

[@GAKOUNTRYGALL]

Thank Yall so much for posting all of this, I cried while watching it, I am a HUGE Loretta Fan I even have a Loretta Room, I probably wont ever get to go & see it for myself but I felt like it watching this thank yall

[@amack3548]

I grew up along this very road (302) along with my friends cousins and lot of good people. I've lived in Cincinnati for a long time now and don't get back there much. Thanks so much for posting this. Saw both of my grandmother's houses (both now deceased) and it brought back lots of memories. so glad to have grown up in this small tight knit town.

[@ZiaKhan-w7n1j]

Thank ya Lorettie may the good Lord be with you you live a full life❤

[@annknight5508]

Ty for sharing this video, I really enjoyed learning more and seeing where Loretta grew up. She is one of my Favorite singers.........I hope to make it there one day..............

[@marleyrobertson6417]

Your A true Blessing.. Thanks So Much God Bless You And Your Family.. Brought Tears to My Eyes Hearing ur Wonderful Son. I Too Have been here many times And To Hurricain Mills And Even Visited With Mrs Lynn.. What A Great Time..

[@CraftingwithVivianS]

Thank you for sharing this video. I will probably never get to visit this place. This way, I can visit from my home. :)

[@marywise5943]

So lucky to have been able to film this. When we went to visit, Herman was there also but didn't allow us to take any pictures or video. It was over 20 years ago so I suppose the blues have changed by now. They were very polite and friendly it's sadly we have no video to prove it. My mother actually grew up not far from there and had spoken to Loretta several times at concerts and such. The whole family is just lovely.

[@tmason2135]

Thank you so much for adding this video for public viewing. I grew up listening to Loretta Lynn. Love her music then and I love it now. I have always wanted to go tour her homestead but have never made it. Now it a bit to late. I love her and her music and this has made my day watching this.

[@marienewman545]

I am 13 But I have been a huge fan of lorretta lynn ever since I could sing. I love her song coal miners daughter how I am also a coal miners daughter. It is truly my dream to meet her. I don't even know what my reaction would be if I did meet her \.

[@Snowman515051]

Love the tour especially because my diease makes it hard for me to get out, reminds me alot of where i live and whr Ere i grew up,,, back roads of oregon

[@texasgina]

Wow much farther out than I thought! Thanks for posting. One of my favorite movies

[@kenlieking5792]

It was really cool to see Loretta's childhood home. But I was under the impression they were poor. Better home than some folks today have. A gas powered washing machine is better than none at all. Many people today don't have a washing machine. Plenty of room in that old house. Looks as if they were comfortable. Beautiful place. Beautiful country. And the people seem to be down to earth. Great job on the video. Reminds me a little bit of West Virginia where I'm from. Thanks.

[@djtonyrome1958]

I'm absolutely blown away after watching and seeing this Historic Home of Miss. Loretta Lynn whom my father used to play her songs where I grew up in St.Clair Shores, Michigan back in 1968 when I was 10 years old my folks played her songs and other Country hits, the kids would say to us, your family is Greek why do you all play country music? people are funny that way I guess, we Loved Country in our house my father was a musician and he loved it all !! I ALWAYS wondered what "Butcher Holler" meant and where it really was !! and now I know.....what an amazing peace of History.....WE LOVE YOU LORETTA !!! YOU ARE A COAL MINORS DAUGHTER......Respectfully, Tony H......Thank you for sharing !!

[@TJElevatorfan]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bobrob8588]

Hi, i too remember. at a young age listening to lorreta lynn. n country music, my mom was a country fan, I'm from michigan also by the way

[@kaoldt97]

Loved the country drive!

[@dawnmariemay8324]

My Grandparents had the first brick house on the Lake St. Clair. ( moved it from Dettoit) All my Aunti's and cousins now live in St. Clair Shores. ..Great Childhood memories too.

[@tonimurtagh7141]

Wow thank you so much for videoing this as I love Loretta Lynn and would never get to see where she grew up as I live in Australia.I grew up listening to Loretta and just love her music.

[@Victoria007_Viper]

Wow I will go there sometime I love vintage and the old ways of living

[@theinspiredentrepreneur5441]

I bet Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle and all their siblings parents would be super proud of their children. I know I would be.

[@SuperDEEZBEEZ]

Nice trip. Thank you for taking me with you.

[@jeffreymontgomery7516]

Thank you for sharing this. I'll never get out that way, so it's nice seeing this. So much green.... beautiful.

[@flogreen3199]

Nothing like fresh air, love living in Kentucky!

[@BeachyWoman1]

Thank you for the video. I was born and raised and still live in Ky but and I love Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. I have never been to Butcher Hollar but after this video I am Definitely going. Thanks again!

[@torontocookie]

Thank YOU for taking and posting here!

[@paminhenan]

What a nice thing to do for your mom. I enjoyed this...thank you!!!

[@hollyparker871]

I just happened on this video and I have to say now that I have seen it, I too am in thoughts of touring Butcher Hollar. Thank you for sharing. I loved it!!!

[@Sewing556]

Thank you so much for the video. I and my daughter are fans of Loretta Lynn. I really enjoyed the video. Since you like tours. The tour of Helen Keller and the music studio in Muscle Shoals, Al. is very nice.

[@williamhamilton106]

i loved the whole trip .those roads take me back .to past we lived in the country.that place looked so peaceful& beautiful thanks for memories it brught back for me .

[@pfdrtom]

"We were poor but we had love, that's the one thing that daddy made sure of..."

[@virginiawilkinson742]

Thank you so much for sharing. My sister and I took this very same drive. Brings back wonderful memories. We started our road trip from San Diego to Maryland including Loretta Lynn's home in Hurricane Hills, TN and her Loretta Lynn's Kitchen also in Hurricane Hills then off to Butcher Holler. What a trip. My favorite of all time. My sister has since passed so thank you for sharing this it brings back so many memories or our Loretta Lynn, Elvis (Graceland) then the whole Washington DC trip. What an adventure my sister planned for her bucket list and...we made it happen. Thank you again and God Bless. Ms. V

[@johnnielsmith5576]

Thank you for sharing have been to her and Dudes home where thy raised their family. From N W AR

[@scheirerjeanie1]

I enjoyed the video thanks for sharing with me. I always wanted to vist there. this helped me alot. love Loretta singing always well

[@Phrennie]

Thank you for sharing this video. I have been a fan of Loretty's ever since I first saw 'Coal Miner's Daughter' when I was a kid. I have often wondered what it would be like to drive to Butcher Holler and now, thank's to your kind generosity I have been able to. :-)

[@okbobralph]

Thanks for the trip to B utcher Holler.I'm 83 and would never have been able to go there.Loved country music and Loretta Lynn most of my life.Loved the scenery, loved the trip.Thanks so much,GOD bless....

[@judyholiday653]

My stepmom and her friend was extras in the scene at the fair ground where Loretta and Patsy sang in the rain..That was filmed in Wise Va. about 30 minutes from my hometown Big Stone Gap,Va..The first scene in the movie where Doo is driving the jeep on the winding road was filmed in Dorchester ,Va about 15 minutes from Big Stone Gap,Va..

[@jodygrizzle6489]

I live in Wise, Va. The pie auctioneer, Russell Varner, is actually our neighbor. Cool stuff.

[@methatswho62]

my granddaughter just loves Loretta, Nikki is 14 and plays the guitar,she taught herself,thank you for the tag along,awesome just totally awesome,

[@AnnMargretFan]

Thank you SO much for sharing this. My parents were both from Arkansas and moved to California in 1950. I grew up there and we listened to Loretta Lynn in our home all the time. I'm doubtful I will ever visit Butcher Holler, so I am so appreciative of your filming this for us. Cheers from Sacramento!

[@70062sandy]

you did a beautiful job filming this. i enjoyed it very much. thanks.

[@AlexFoster1454]

I enjoyed your video so much. That was a big nice home for the times. It's amazing that it's still standing. Thanks for sharing, God Bless!

[@beverlyfrierson5807]

I simply enjoyed this video thanks for sharing it with us.

[@lindaburns5817]

Oh wow, been there 3 times and it's better each time I go there!!! Beautiful and lovely place! Thank you for sharing and for the memories, 🎻🎸🎹🎺🎤💜🙏🎼💐🌹🙂⚘💋🎶🦋

[@happyanderson2]

Absolutely LOVED your video! I'm a big fan of Loretta Lynn and Country Music. This brought back a lot of memories. I grew up about the same time on the West Virginia side of Tug River. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to visit Butcher Holler. I remember all the hard times Loretta sings about in "Coal Miner's Daughter", but also remember many good times and family love. I've been gone from the area since about 1956. Still have family in Huntington and Louisa. I would love to visit Loretta's home place sometime. My mother had a kitchen cabinet like that for many years. We just called it the "kitchen cabinet" for lack of a better word. :) Thank you for sharing your wonderful video.

[@patchofplenty1974]

Thank-you so much for taking us on your road trip to Butcher Holler and Loretta Lynn's childhood home with us! Love the beautiful country side! Makes me want to go on a Kentucky road trip! It would be a fairly long road trip from Manitoba, Canada. Loretta Lynn was one of my favorite singers growing up. I use to sing some of her songs when I was a young Mom raising our babies. "One's on the way" :) Thank-you again for sharing!

[@annaleedaughterofyhwh7767]

Surely wish we could have seen upstairs. And been shown where the mine was from the house. Great video. Thanks so much for sharing

[@DodieBlocker]

i loe that place reminds me of when i was growing up.the young man showing the house was a gentlemen

[@user-uc9qq5gu8m]

This was such a wonderful watch - I'm feeling so nostalgic! I remember taking a trip down to Kentucky years ago with my grandparents and we visited Loretta's childhood home. Even though I was too young to cherish it in the way I would now, I still remember the little fan in the dining room and the horse I was gushing over in her yard. Thank you tons for this post, I feel like I'm reliving it all over again.

[@sweston47]

Thank you for sharing!!! I am a huge Loretta Lynn fan!

[@sarahbalawi]

great video thank you for sharing Loretta Lynn's home where she grew up in God bless each of you

[@rockymountainrose8189]

Thanks for the fantastic video! Looked like a lady standing at the window upstairs? What a treat for your family.

[@caseyrayls6234]

I went there on Easter Sunday one year. Herman himself gave us the tour. I wrote a paper for an Appalachian Literature class at Northern Kentucky University. We took a random dirt road on the way out of the holler and it ended up at Loretta's parent's grave site !

[@JodyK68]

Thank you for showing us where Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle lived as children. A lot of people don't know that the country singer Crystal Gayle was Loretta's sister.😊

[@stevegwinn424]

Watched the entire video. My wife and I have traveled quite a bit in our 40-plus years together and have seen many interesting places. Your video was the next best thing to being there and we really appreciate that you took the time to make this video and post it for others to share. Thank you so much. P.S. Hope you made it back down that narrow road OK.

[@skudaarkaat1]

VERY IMPRESSIVE! It's a true testimonial to old fashioned country values them Mr. Webb was able to raise 8 children to successful careers with so little. Especially Loretta and Brenda Gail. He must have been an incredible man, and her mom, wow, what a woman!