Alan Jackson And Lee Ann Womack Reunite To Honor Conway Twitty And Loretta Lynn

Country icons Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack have shared the stage many times over the years. Every time they sing together, something magical happens—especially when they cover timeless country music classics.

In 2021, Jackson and Womack reunited at the ACM Honors to pay tribute to one of country’s greatest legends, Loretta Lynn.

Alan Jackson & Lee Ann Womack’s ACM Honors Duet

Although Loretta Lynn could not attend the event in person, she watched the celebration from home. From there, she saw Jackson and Womack perform one of her most iconic duets with Conway Twitty—the beloved “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man.”

Their heartfelt performance quickly became a highlight of the evening. Fans praised the duo for capturing the original spirit of Lynn and Twitty’s legendary collaboration.

 

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The Story Behind “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man”

The duet “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” was released in May 1973, written by Becki Bluefield and Jim Owen.

The song soared to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the U.S. and also hit #1 on the Canadian country chart.

Though it only stayed at #1 for one week, the single spent a total of 13 weeks on the chart. The hit also earned Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn a Grammy nomination for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

A Duet Revisited

This wasn’t the first time Jackson and Womack brought new life to the famous duet. In 2019, they performed “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” at Loretta Lynn’s 87th birthday celebration, enchanting the crowd with their chemistry and vocals.

At the 2021 ACM Honors, they once again recaptured that magic. Viewers called their rendition one of the standout performances of the night.

Watch The Performance

Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack proved they were the perfect pair to honor Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. Their duet was both a powerful tribute and a reminder of the timeless impact of classic country music.

👉 Watch Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack perform “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” in the video below!