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Congatulations are in order to 77-year-old Loretta Lynn, who will join Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Rait, among others as an honorary Doctor of Music at Boston’s Berklee College on March 17.

“‘Loretta Lynn’s songs have squarely addressed real-life situations faced by many women, and she’s used her artistry to deal openly with themes like loyalty, divorce, desire and women’s role in society before others in country music,’ Berklee President Roger Brown said.”

We’re especially delighted for Loretta, as we jump at any chance to bring you this:

Next up: Dolly. If there’s any justice in this world.

[The Coal Miner’s Doctor]