WATCH: Chapel Hart Reveals They Are Working On A Tribute Track For Loretta Lynn
Heaven gained a new honky tonk angel – Loretta Lynn.
The 90-year-old trailblazer passed peacefully Tuesday (Oct. 4) morning at her Tennessee ranch. Following the heartbreaking news, the country community paid their respect by sharing their condolences and memorable moments with the late legend.
CMT's Next Women of Country members Chapel Hart was one of many who have turned to social media to honor the pioneer who unapologetically paved a path for all women in the male-dominated genre. The Mississippi band, comprised of sisters Danica, Devlyn Hart, and cousin Trea Swindle shared a jaw-dropping rendition of Lynn's 1966 hit, "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)."
The footage was from a recent live performance, where the promising trio displayed their harmonies and inviting stage presence. While Danica usually tackles lead vocals, Devlyn jumped on the melody to showcase her sweet southern twang.
"Women like you, they're a dime a dozen | You can buy 'em anywhere | For you to get to him, I'd have to move over | And I'm gonna stand right here | It'll be over my dead body, so get out while you can | 'Cause you ain't woman enough to take my man," they sang together in confidence.
The Owen Bradley-produced track lives on Lynn's critically acclaimed studio album, "You Ain't Woman Enough." Lynn recorded the empowering anthem during the same session she worked on the recognizable anthem "Dear Uncle Sam" and "God Gave Me A Heart To Forgive." Upon the release of "You Ain't Woman Enough," the track peaked at No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Months before Lynn passed on, she acknowledged Chapel Hart's unmatched talents. It was their "America's Got Talent" audition of their Dolly Parton-inspired "You Can Have Hm, Joleen" that caught her attention. The tribute track made waves within the genre and earned them the prestigious golden buzzer from the esteemed judges – Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel.
Following the act on the fan-favorite television show, Lynn asked the Nashville newcomers to reconstruct one of her classic tunes.
"I love it, ladies. Now I'm wondering what you might be able to do with one of my songs! (: Chapel Hart #AGT #breakingthrough #girlpower #stillwomaneneough," the icon wrote on Facebook.
The unstoppable group placed high in the finals and has received positive praise since exiting the show. Chapel Hart made their Grand Ole Opry debut, embarked on a nationwide tour, and joined forces with Darius Rucker on "Ol' Church Hymn" – leaving them with little to no time to work on new music.
Just hours after Lynn's death, Chapel Hart mentioned they were working on the song she requested. They declared that they were playing off her old-school track "Fist City."
"@LorettaLynn words cannot describe how heartbroken we are today. We were literally just workin through our song for you yesterday on the road, we think you'd be stocked to know we are EXTENDING "Fist City," they wrote alongside the tribute video.
Chapel Hart continued to explain that they would persevere forward to make their mark on the country music scene and continue to withhold the foundation she made for women musicians.
"We know you had to go but don't you worry mama, you left country music in good & capable hands! Your wings, we know, are Gorgeous/ Fabulous so go on and Rest High on the Mountain, there are no goodbyes ONLY see you later," they concluded.
To honor Lynn's legacy, her family is accepting donations to the Loretta Lynn Foundation. Memorial service details have yet to be announced.