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When I first came to Nashville, people hardly gave country music any respect. We lived in old cars and dirty hotels, and
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"When I first came to Nashville, people hardly gave country music any respect. We lived in old cars and dirty hotels, and we ate when we could"

- Loretta Lynn

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This quote by Loretta Lynn talks to the humble starts of country music in Nashville. When she first arrived, c and w was not appreciated by many and the artists needed to make do with what they had. They resided in old cars and trucks and dirty hotels, and frequently needed to go without food. This talks to the devotion and enthusiasm of the artists who wanted to compromise so much for their music. It likewise speaks to the strength of the genre, as it has actually given that become one of the most popular music categories worldwide. This quote serves as a suggestion of the hard work and dedication of the musicians who helped to produce and shape the genre.

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Loretta Lynn This quote is written / told by Loretta Lynn somewhere between April 14, 1935 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 56 other quotes.

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