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VANCOUVER — British Columbia is a long way from the Appalachian coal fields, but the role that a south Vancouver chicken coop played in the rise of country music legend Loretta Lynn is being recalled after her death at the age of 90.

A "Coal Miners Daughter" born in Kentucky, Loretta Lynn became the most culturally significant female singer-songwriter in country music history.

An appearance on Buck Owens’ weekly TV show broadcast from the Hilltop drew the notice of a big-time investor.

As country music lovers mourn the death of the legendary Loretta Lynn, a Vancouver historian is recalling how she got her start in the music industry after performing in a converted chicken coop in the city.

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Lynn discovered by Canadian producers when she performed at former poultry barn in 1959

Country music icon Loretta Lynn who was famous for her song "Coal Miner's Daughter," has died. She was 90. 

Lynn discovered by Canadian producers when she performed at former poultry barn in 1959

Lynn discovered by Canadian producers when she performed at former poultry barn in 1959

Lynn discovered by Canadian producers when she performed at former poultry barn in 1959