Amber Joy Poulton (as Loretta Lynn), Lizzie Moore (as Patsy Cline) and The Preacher Denis Surmon (as Conway Twitty and Willie Nelson) along with kickin’ band, The Holy Men, will sing the story of a champion of women’s rights, a mother of six and a lifetime of chart topping hits to the country music lovers in Pomona on Friday 24 November.
This inspiring theatre show, Coal Miner’s Daughter, was a smash hit at the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival and played to packed theatres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane throughout 2022/2023, as well as regional centres.
Coal Miner’s Daughter celebrates the incredible life of the late great Loretta Lynn, from her early days in the hills of Kentucky to her tempestuous marriage, tragic losses and enduring bonds with such luminaries as Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, across a stellar career, til her final send off to country music heaven in October 2022.
“We are so thrilled to bring Coal Miner’s Daughter, celebrating the life of Loretta Lynn, to Pomona, especially the iconic Majestic Theatre. It’ll be the perfect backdrop for the audience to step back in time and pretend they’re in the Grand Ole Opry,“ Poulton said.
“Pomona and surrounds will love the songs and antidotes of one of country music’s most beloved female artists who blazed a trail for women like me to perform on stage. She was a cheeky, risqué woman who didn’t mind ruffling the feathers of the music industry, which I love.
“Her songs are terribly funny but also at times disturbingly honest with titles like, “don’t come home a’drinkin with loving on your mind“ and “you ain’t woman enough to take my man“, right through to “miss being a Mrs“ when her husband passed away. It really is a rollercoaster of emotions and, of course, we let the songs speak for themselves.
“Being on stage as Loretta is the most electrifying feeling and when I get to introduce Loretta’s best friend and country music legend Patsy Cline to the stage, I get to see the faces of the audience light up. Everyone loves Patsy and not forgetting Conway Twitty who Loretta enjoys several duets with during the show.
“The theatre show shines a light on the incredible life of Loretta Lynn but also touches on the enduring friendship with Patsy Cline, until her tragic death & also features songs by Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty and more. It really is a not to be missed show.
“It is one year since her entry into Country Music Heaven and in a goosebump moment, while we were on stage for our opening night of the Coal Miner’s Daughter 2022 tour, Loretta was passing away at her home in Tennessee. We didn’t find out until the morning after our sold out opening night.“
Audiences will be captivated by the masterful storytelling, performances and catalogue of hits.
Tickets and more details available at coalminersdaughter.com.au
