At only 13, Loretta Webb marries Doolittle Lynn and is soon responsible for a large family. She appears destined to a life of homemaking, but Doolittle recognizes his wife's musical talent, and buys her a guitar as an anniversary present one year. At 18, the busy mother of four children still finds time to write and sing songs at small fairs and local honky-tonks. This gift sets Loretta Lynn on the grueling, tumultuous path to superstardom and country-music greatness.

Director: Michael Apted

Writer: Thomas Rickman, Loretta Lynn, George Vecsey

Actors: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm

Production: N/A