Jack White Performs "Van Lear Rose" | A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn

A performance for a treasured friend 🌹
Jack White Performs "Van Lear Rose" by Coal Miner's Daughter.
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[@markdaiute5122]

How the hell did he keep it together while singing that song like that? I know my heart is ripped in two listening to and watching this.

[@BeardOfRed]

Same...

[@NoApollonia]

If you watch closely, he's on the brink of tears the entire time and you can see he gives in at the last few seconds and is crying.

[@genereynolds3296]

Love that kid groovin in the front row.

[@bonniefisher8668]

Me too does anyone know who that is

[@stephensloan3705]

She was his dearest friend from 2005 all the way up until the end. Both beautiful souls.

[@wildcat1861]

You can just tell how much Loretta meant to Jack

[@jayt4835]

The passion in performance that Loretta deserved

[@LoveOnTheInsidex3]

Yes 🙌

[@a81758]

He gives 150 per cent to everything he does. A great tribute to Loretta.

[@AZ-xi4yy]

I can’t stop watching this performance. Jack did an amazing job!

[@teenut7024]

I've watched it all day, too! Boppin' with the head bopper in the front row!😊

[@Bagglady889]

It is great. I’ve watched it many times in 24 hours. 😊

[@calamitylaine1358]

3 days later I’m still watching and fixed it where my husband can’t accidentally delete.

[@teenut7024]

@@calamitylaine1358 I'm still there, too! Playing along now. How fun is that??😜

[@Marshakaych]

@@teenut7024 Ha, that's Lorettas grandson (and Emmy's brother), David Russell.

[@pearlmanning-cz5yv]

Wow!! Jack u killed it. I bet I've listened to this 50 times. U could see how much she meant to u. U did a tremendously great tribute to Loretta and I can see her up in heaven smiling real big listening to this. TY 💖

[@angelabluebird609]

Jack is a wonder. They obviously had such a joyful, fun time making music together. We're beyond fortunate that we get to keep the music for always.

[@Bagglady889]

You know she was smiling ☺️

[@LouiseHall-u3y]

I love d seeing Jack and Loretta together! You could tell he has so much respect for her, as did everyone who knew her. I hope that Jack knows Jesus, so he’ll get to see her again in Heaven❤️❤️❤️

[@NoApollonia]

100%! You can see him struggling not to cry during the whole thing! She would definitely be very proud of his rendition of her song.

[@jessicacook5722]

I’m glad he chose this song. His voice is made for country/blues/bluegrass. Love this!

[@willthorson4543]

He wrote it with Lynn and produced her album. Critically acclaimed it is

[@TheGoronDiet]

@@willthorson4543 She wrote the song herself but Jack produced it

[@middleagenerd]

they both the grammy for best album that year. 2004.

[@melissarae6996]

Jack goddamned sure is country. He's as country as they come and he's earned his honorary cowboy boots. He is one hell of a musician and he loved Loretta and she loved him. He could sing with the best of em and fit right in. That being said, the emotion jack tries to choke back throughout this brings me to tears. You can hear his heartbreaking with the love and admiration he holds for her in his voice. Superb

[@pattihouston9050]

Hes good but no way is he real country music singer

[@yeeeaboyyy]

@@pattihouston9050 Jack isn't a real singer of any kind. he is one of the most passionate and interesting vocalists of the past 25 years

[@Bagglady889]

@@pattihouston9050he sings better country than most on country music radio today

[@ok9908]

@@pattihouston9050 He has some awesome folky songs, though. It's True That We Love One Another, Hotel Yorba, Now Mary, Sugar Never Tasted So Good, Apple Blossom, This Protector. These are just with the white stripes, he has plenty more.

[@crisgon9552]

​@pattihouston9050 lot of people said that John Denver wasn't country either. How wrong they were

[@carriehazel77]

Van Lear Rose is one of my all time favorite albums ever. Two geniuses making magic together. RIP Loretta 💔

[@Anonymous-bq6li]

Who else keeps playing this over and over?

[@yeeeaboyyy]

a lot of Jack's live performances have that addictive quality

[@oldfashionedtruth7704]

I do. I bought this CD when it first came out. A masterpiece from beginning to end. His version is so amazing too. What a work of art, Van Lear Rose… incredible.

[@bmanning1963]

Definitely can’t watch and listen enough

[@elainebeckwith4618]

Me

[@crisgon9552]

I knew Jack from his other projects and knew some of Mrs. Loretta Lynn's music but didn't know about this song. Jack was in burge of crying the entire performance. Added this to my playlist

[@davidgarza1301]

The amount of respect evident by the family of Loretta towards Jack is touching. That tribute was something special.

[@jep4845]

Loretta Lynn was an earth angel

[@tiffanylongest9246]

See the fact that Jack White can sing and play anything, he's been around for many years, he deserves a star on the Walk of Fame or something!

[@sandradalton4800]

Amen❤

[@texasgrlyall]

We all know you loved Loretta..we can hear it. She loved you too honey. Great job Jack.

[@sidisastar]

Jack is at his peak when he is performing while fighting back tears, what a performer.

[@TheZachcanfield]

Seeing him doing everything he can to hold it together and right at the end you see it click almost as if she said “you’ve got this” 😭

[@BrendaBooher-hw4mf]

Jack is very intelligent and knew that Loretta had talent like no other. Jack and Loretta won a grammy for best album Van Lear Rose, They also won a grammy for their duet Portland Oregon. Jack misses his dear friend. I can hear the emotions in his voice as he sings Van Lear Rose. Thank you Jack for honoring Miss Loretta as you have. She would be so proud. Rest in peace beautiful Loretta ❤️ You are missed so much by so many people and you will never be forgotten ❤

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

Awesome to see Jack White included in this tribute to Ms Loretta❣️ It's amazing how many musical artists of all different genres her music touched. She was a treasure💃

[@victoriadawn6319]

They were very close and worked together. Jack W produced the great Van Lear Rose collab with her. 🌹

[@slothbros7607]

@@victoriadawn6319 Yes, if anyone should be there, it's Jack.

[@sheliadrennan653]

Jack white was her friend like a adopted son grand child she loved him deeply .and him her he saw how Nashville did her after Do her husband died and he had her to record the song he sang on here .Its about her Mother.. Jack white your the 💣love u so much

[@carikent7345]

Ruined it for me when he thought I cared about his political beliefs.

[@irisreyes5544]

Mr. White bares his soul with such a vulnerability…..his touching tribute to this remarkable lady is simply beautiful.

[@adkinneyam]

Van Lear Rose is a beautiful album.

[@StephanieDonnelly]

Maybe they will re-release it now

[@AndySaenz]

Jack White and Sheryl Crow are living proof that Loretta Lynn transcends country music! Dude, you did one hell of a tribute to Loretta! She would love it. Well done, Jack!

[@alexaanndelise]

An amazing piece of a musical masterpiece. Beautifully executed by Jack White! Loretta is somewhere grinning from ear to ear 👂

[@vickyrussell1672]

I'm so glad that he was there to help Ms. Loretta Lynn produce the album Van Lear Rose and this tribute he did was just so Awesome and it was so touching

[@BrendaBooher-hw4mf]

Loretta taught Jack about country music and he is so talented. He rocks Van Lear Rose at Loretta Celebration Life.

[@marilynboland5168]

That was great tribute to Loretta I loved it!!

[@mammacoal4203]

This song always makes me cry when I try to perform it and I could see Jack was struggling. I'm so glad he chose this song and I got to release a few more tears for Loretta while watching this. One of her greatest songs ever. Love you Jack White and band!

[@digithead01]

Does the same to me... to hear this... especially the way he performed it... don't know why it hurts... BEAUTIFUL song!

[@awade4232]

Completely agree. We wouldn't even know what "Van Lear Rose" sounded like if it wasn't for Jack White. The story behind the song and the whole album is incredible.

[@mpec9405]

Best performance of the night! Loretta would be so proud of her baby.

[@johndutton7915]

I am a 46 year old man and this song had me crying like a child. Good job MR. JACK

[@chancestanleyofficial]

Chill bumps. You can tell this means so much to Jack White. I can’t stop watching this lol

[@cindyculp3257]

Absolutely awesome

[@Jackie.Mueller]

Jack brought life right back to Loretta. The collaboration between two amazing artists.

[@scottbrock2185]

Still one of the greatest collaborations and albums ever made in my opinion. I miss Loretta so. Will never be another.

[@sonyalanham6139]

This is my soul . i am a 🌹 and a coal miners daughter from Kentucky , my husband passed away the same day as Loretta,,, RIP Josiah II 10/4 🎃Sonya's Black 💙

[@Anonymous-bq6li]

Wow! Goosebumps😮. That was raw emotion and heartfelt. Looks like he was holding back tears. You can tell he really loved her. My favorite performance.😮. Who else is playing this over and over?

[@robertwebb3546]

Jack White sings with the pain of loss and joy of love. He doesn’t have Loretta’s range, and this is a tough song to sing; but his performance is authentic and heartfelt…a memory of what they built together. He gave her the last 20% of her career, because great as she was she’d have been shunted off to minor fairs without the success of Van Lear Rose.

[@calamitylaine1358]

That’s what I keep telling the people that saw this and keep posting that he’s not country. Well, duh. He brought new life to Loretta’s career and I’m so glad she rolled with it.

[@robertwebb3546]

@@calamitylaine1358 Johnny Cash said country music was three chords and the truth. Joe Strummer said the same about punk. The thread that runs through all great music is the truth. Van Lear Rose aches with the truth. From the title track to “I Miss Bein’ Mrs Tonight” to “Little Red Shoes,” she lays bare her soul and tells the story of her life beyond being a “coal miner’s daughter.” It’s one of the great musical works of the 21st century. Jack White couldn’t have brought that album from her without his love for her.

[@calamitylaine1358]

Oh yeah, I’ve always heard the great Harlan Howard said that but it doesn’t matter. As you say, it’s true. I think Loretta and Jack both brought out something new in each other and that’s why the album is a masterpiece. I saw an interview where she said she wanted them to do another project but I guess it wasn’t meant to be. I’m happy we have Van Lear.

[@mpec9405]

This is Jack's punk rock style of singing. Not many can sing like him either.

[@maxinefreeman8858]

@@calamitylaine1358 Calamity line Jack White was country enough for country

[@valeriequeen2793]

Absolutely beautiful! You can see the love he had for Loretta in that performance.❤

[@kennydenson4139]

Jack your a godsend that we all need Loretta is proud of you I just know!

[@L24U84]

she was his favorite 🎉

[@JamesSkivers]

CMT needs MORE Jack White!

[@quij7ote222]

You are preaching the pure gospel! Amen

[@lanettaescobar1563]

Oh jack you nailed her point blank !!!! Such a great memory you shared !!!!!!

[@jenjen7728]

Most touching and raw tribute. Beautiful Jack.

[@calamitylaine1358]

Absolutely, the best.

[@Allagi22]

Van Lear Rose is a great album and we have Loretta Lynn and Jack White to thank for that.

[@cowoperloperseathoper9068]

Jack you did Loretta justice. I listen to this almost daily. Beautiful beautiful job

[@julienedgecombe2846]

I cried. Well done Jack, that was awesome

[@pandorafox3944]

He truly loved Miss Loretta. They had a beautiful project together. May she rest in eternal peace. 🌹

[@teenut7024]

How very special was that!!?? Thankful and privileged that Jack shared this with all of us! RiP, Lady Legend, Loretta Lynn. 🌿⚘🌿

[@snvb2007]

Jack did an amazing emotional heart felt performance.

[@waynepeele3752]

Best two performances of the night, Jack White and Alan Jackson.

[@peha524]

Goosebumps all over my body. The same Jack White who wrote and sing Seven Nation Army.

[@ronindebeatrice]

TIL that Loretta passed... this was a stellar record from a fantastic duo.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Beautiful love song written by a beautiful Woman Miss Lorreta Lynn. Jack White performed this song with love and respect for our American Treasure and his friend. Great Performance.

[@vonniewatson9230]

This guy got a new fan..it's me!! 💖

[@lisafox5046]

Very moving performance. You could easily see the love they had for one another. Beautiful tribute.

[@dotdominy230]

I had never heard of Jack White before but will be following him. Good luck to Jack a great performer!!@

[@thepilotrailfan9546]

Absolute best performance of the evening

[@Rebekah26320]

Jack White did a amazing job. You can tell by his voice how much he thought of Mrs Loretta,. She love Jack you could tell by her voice when she talked about him.

[@digithead01]

Indeed! Sounded to me as though he too was on the edge of tears... ripped my heart right out...

[@catherinedumas9273]

Incredible performance! Incredible album. I can’t seem to find it for sale anymore. I bought the CD when it was released and it got a big ole scratch in it. I really want to own it again.

[@tomc180]

Can't get enough of Jack W singing Van Lear Rose!! Wow!!!! 💓

[@michellemattas2501]

I can’t stop listening to this

[@stevemcintosh300]

what a performance, totally blown away by this

[@rolandthompson8791]

I absolutely love his performance... Loretta would be proud!! Thanks for posting.

[@verotoledo8825]

Jack surprises me more every day..this man is beautiful in everithing he does!

[@lukelarsson]

Such a heartfelt tribute. Jack is a class act. I’m so thankful they worked together back in the day and got Loretta’s music out to White Stripes fans like me.

[@matthewblake3562]

Can't lie crying watching this this song rip Loretta Lynn your music going live forever

[@cherylshook7002]

Jack White is an amazing performer

[@Marshakaych]

I was there, right side balcony, and thought this performance was awesome. Seeing it here I realize it was much better than just awesome. I really got a kick out of grandson Davids excitement of this performance (1:30). He was definitely digging it!

[@lindaraines4484]

I was wondering who that young man was. He was so enjoying it.

[@teenut7024]

David is my head boppin' soul mate in this vid. I was boppin' right with him. And...always and forever will.💞

[@garthsprunger3060]

How precious!! Never cease your joy for David!!

[@fixitrod4969]

I sat 8 rows back in the middle section dead center during this performance. It was absolutely heart felt and amazing!!!!! Words can't explain the feeling in the Opry while he sang this song.

[@fixitrod4969]

@Mark honest hello, pretty darn good.

[@stevebronstetter8763]

I can only imagine!

[@cstephenfoster]

This gives me chills. What a loving tribute to Loretta Lynn.

[@millierosalia1058]

Sittin 2 miles from Van Lear this song hits home. Just beautiful.

[@barbraseville8984]

I wasnt prepared for this. This is stunning.

[@brodieorr3488]

Hey CMT how does a rocker come over for a tribute and play better Country music than half the artists you promote today???

[@calamitylaine1358]

I see some people posting that they didn’t like it and he’s not country. I say he doesn’t have to be. He’s awesome just as he is and gave the absolute best performance of the show.

[@theresatexas3397]

Agree!

[@randievans8484]

He collaborated with loretta a few years ago and made and entire album together...

[@sarahmeekmeek5694]

@@calamitylaine1358 I am a huge country fan but I think Jack white did a hell of a job with this song. Loretta would be proud. They were actually good friends and he produced one of her last albums.

[@SarahFezio]

He does bluegrass too -- Cold Mountain soundtrack and at least 1 song with Ricky Skaggs

[@Bonnie2277]

Makes me cry every time...I love this so much and I can't stop watching 😭

[@lsanders6032]

He sang that with so much emotion

[@tammiwright9987]

What a beautiful tribute to Loretta Lynn! I am just in love with Jack White’s rendition of this song. It’s been stuck in my head for days after seeing/hearing him perform it on tv and now I can’t stop watching this! ❤

[@tkphillips1377]

Best performance. Jack, you are so talented and beyond the pail!

[@bellatrixlovegood5774]

Bro got me crying

[@timothybnapier]

I was through Van Lear, KY today. If you've never seen it first hand, you have no idea the importance of this music and this song.

[@robinlogan8099]

Wow, I wasn’t expecting this! Well done Jack White 🇨🇦👏👏

[@JayneCravens]

Best performance of the night, hands down.

[@debbienelson1950]

You are so awesome wish you would sing 💞 more country music God Bless 🙏 You 😇❣️

[@thepilotrailfan9546]

By far the definitive performance of this song.

[@territribe2204]

I absolutely love this guy

[@cita_m]

I just love this man. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert earlier this year, and it was just epic. Such a talent of this generation. I'm glad he got to pay tribute to Loretta. I know they were such good friends.

[@mickicriswell4310]

I am obsessed, I absolutely love this version 💙

[@coffeebitt1]

Dear Mr. Jack! I’m absolutely in love with how you honored Miss Loretta! You have a passion deeper than any I’ve see! My roots are in TN, I was born and live in Detroit!!! I ABSOLUTELY NEED TO SEE YOU IN CONCERT! That kinda of passion and talent is simply unheard of now a days! YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Man!!!! Shaking my head and so proud of you!!!!! Checking your touring schedule🤛🏻🤛🏻🤛🏻♥️

[@robertgjeffriessr6607]

Was there. Seen it live. Excellent performance

[@BrendaBooher-hw4mf]

Jack is awesome. I love him and I will always love Loretta Lynn. She was a true treasure to millions of us. Rest in peace Loretta. You will never be forgotten.

[@liammize3765]

The album these two made together is one of her best in my opinion.

[@ukmary1968]

I agree

[@rperez2608]

I just listened to her singing it and now this. Very emotional well time to cry I will miss Loretta

[@trentflynn6568]

Great job to jack and the rest of the musicians 💙. Loretta and Jack were very close. I'm very glad that he was added to the tribute. Well done, everyone. Well done 💙🎼👍🏼

[@dollyadams4928]

She loved jack white as a family member,she loved every one coming from another KY coal miners daughter I know ,she's never forgotten no not gone she just took her wings love her very much ❤

[@donnavincent1537]

Wow I really enjoyed this ! Sang with such passion ! Loretta was definitely smiling from above & has to be so proud of you Jack !

[@Gigis5]

Amazing,I keep watching it over and over

[@TinaCatron]

Jack white is my favorite Polish boy/musician. Jack and Loretta's mash up to create Van Lear Rose was GENIUS! Still one of my fav albums of all time.

[@cindyjustus-watts3576]

Had not heard this or Jack White! I am a FAN now!! This was So Good!!

[@stevewalters6853]

Jack White produced Loretta’s Van Lear Rose album.

[@calamitylaine1358]

Don’t know if you’ll like their duet, Portland, Oregon but I love it so you might check it out. There’s a video on here if them performing it.

[@danlovepeaceunity]

Living under a rock?

[@debbienelson1950]

He is so awesome 😇🙏❣️

[@dsavageaverage]

I literally got chills

[@cathivezinat9824]

I'm not sure why my lover who just passed away last week led me to this song but he must have been find of it. I love it too, it's gritty.

[@kathicrigger7077]

Amazing!!! I've been searching everywhere so I can buy this rendition of Jack White, without luck. Every performance was wonderful. This stood out most for me. I watched Loretta's Celebration of Life mainly because of my Mama. Loretta is her favorite! She is in a nursing home and has Alzheimer's, but somehow remembers the majority of lyrics from "Don't Come Home A Drinkin'". I hope this is released so we can purchase it!

[@calamitylaine1358]

You can’t even buy download the Van Lear Rose album with Loretta anymore. I wish I could get a download a Jack performing it but I doubt he’ll repeat it. I think it was strictly to pay homage to Loretta in that moment.

[@victoriadawn6319]

I have it, I got it when it was first released. I’m sure it can be found.

[@irongrl]

I found a used one on Amazon. I never thought I'd pay $35 for a used CD but I really wanted it. It's too bad they pulled it. I have no idea why they did that.