Introduction
On February 9, 2023, the grandchildren of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn took the stage, performing timeless classics such as “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man”, “I Can’t Love You Enough”, and a moving rendition of “I’d Love To Lay You Down” sung by Tre Twitty. Alongside the music, the duo shared heartfelt interactions with the audience, reminding fans why their grandparents’ legacy continues to endure.
From the very first notes of the signature intro to “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man”, something magical happens. Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn exchange a look that instantly brings back the spirit and chemistry of their legendary grandparents. Tre, the grandson of Conway Twitty, and Tayla, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, invite audiences to step into a living tribute to country music history.
For the next 90 minutes, concertgoers find themselves not just at a show, but transported into an era when duet singing was at its finest.
A Family Legacy
“Fans often tell us that when they see us perform — the way we sing, talk, and even just look at each other — they feel like there’s something passed down in our bloodlines,” Tre shares. “It makes the whole experience real for them. We’re telling our grandparents’ story through our own journey.”
Despite the uncanny resemblance, Twitty & Lynn are not impersonators. Tre doesn’t mimic Conway’s 70s style, and Tayla doesn’t copy Loretta’s mannerisms. Instead, they honor their grandparents by keeping the music alive, celebrating the art of the country duet, and remembering Conway and Loretta as “Poppy” and “Memaw.”
“I think of us as ambassadors of the Twitty and Lynn legacy,” Tre explains. “We’re the new generation, but we also want to preserve the past. Our shows bring together families — multiple generations — because country music is something that gets handed down.”
Tayla adds, “For us, it’s all about family — both ours and the fans’. We have such deep love and respect for Conway and Loretta, and carrying this on in a way that makes our families proud means everything.”
Support From Loretta Lynn
Even Loretta herself embraced the project. As a Country Music Hall of Fame icon, she supported her granddaughter and Tre in bringing the show to life. Watching them perform gave her the same nostalgic feeling that fans describe — a journey back in time. “Memaw just loved it,” Tayla recalls. “It stirred so many memories of Conway and brought her back to those early days when they were building their careers. She always said Tre has Conway’s heart.”
Tayla, who lives at the Lynn family ranch in Tennessee and once toured extensively with her grandmother, remembers their close bond. “We were so close. On the road, we’d cuddle in the bus and watch old movies together,” she says warmly.
The Birth of “A Salute to Conway & Loretta”
The idea for the show began when Tayla saw Tre perform Conway’s songs at the ranch. Moved by the performance, she suggested they join forces. After a few test shows, they embarked on a Canadian tour in 2018. “Even though we didn’t grow up together, it never felt like meeting a stranger,” Tayla explains. “It felt like we had always known each other because of our shared experiences.”
Their journey reached a milestone in 2022 when they performed at the iconic Grand Ole Opry, singing “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” on the same wooden stage where Conway and Loretta once stood.
Keeping the Music Alive
The show’s success lies not only in the timeless songs — from duets like “After the Fire Is Gone” and “You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly” to solo favorites such as “Hello, Darlin’” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter” — but also in the powerful sense of revival it offers. For many, it’s a chance to relive moments from Conway and Loretta’s partnership, tragically cut short after Conway’s passing in 1993.
In 2022, shortly after Loretta’s death, Tre and Tayla recorded an emotional version of “Feelins’”. The video has since garnered over one million views on the Twitty & Lynn Facebook page. “It wasn’t planned,” Tre shares. “We were in the studio working on original material when Memaw passed the day before. We decided to record one of her songs with Conway. The emotion in that room was undeniable.”
Tayla adds, “Conway and Loretta did everything with passion — the way they dressed, recorded, and performed. That’s what we want to bring to the fans, whether they remember seeing our grandparents live or are just discovering them now.”
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