My sister, Dottie, suffered from COPD for quite a few years before we knew what it was. Hers was a form of emphysema, and she was 48 when she passed away. Patty Loveless copddottieemphysema Change image and share on social
Music was always a big part of my family. Only a few of us had the talent - or the courage - to walk out on a stage. Patty Loveless bigcouragefamily Change image and share on social
I started to perform when I was 12... I don't talk too much. I let the music do the talking. Patty Loveless musicperformstart Change image and share on social
I've had a wonderful career and shared the stage with Vince Gill, who was my second love. Patty Loveless careergillhave Change image and share on social
After living out of a suitcase for years, it's a feeling of peace to wake up in the night and know where I am. Patty Loveless feltlivenight Change image and share on social
I go out and walk around the yard. Sometimes I'll cut grass. Patty Loveless cutgrasswalk Change image and share on social
It's kind of odd when you think of Loretta Lynn, when she was first traveling and recording country music. It was all built through word of mouth. If you pleased the fans, they would pass it around to their friends and family. Patty Loveless buildcountryfamily share on social
When I listen to my own records, I always think, 'Oh, I could have sung that so much better.' But you have to finish something and turn it in. If I didn't have folks who say, 'Come on, we need the record now,' I probably would never finish one. Patty Loveless finishfolklisten share on social
I recalled how a lot of my older siblings would go to a friend's house and borrow records to play and sometimes borrow a turntable because we didn't have a turntable in the house until I was 8, about the same time we had a TV. Patty Loveless borrowfriendhouse share on social
