The Llano Country Opry will host “A Salute To Conway Twitty And Loretta Lynn” with Tayla Lynn and Tre Twitty on Friday, November 15, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano, Texas. The shows will begin at 7:30 p.m., and admission is $25.00 and $35.00 per person. Tickets are now on sale at www.heartoftexascountry.com or by calling the Llano Chamber at (325) 247-5354.
Tayla Lynn grew up in the heart of Tennessee and started singing with her grandmother at an early age. Her father, Ernie, played guitar in Loretta’s band, and her home was full of music. “I can’t remember a time that I wasn’t in the wings in some town somewhere, watching my memaw and my daddy on stage,” she recalls.
Touring with Loretta opened the door to her record deal with the trio, Stealing Angels. The girls toured the country, sang for our troops in Iraq/Kuwait and made a record with Paul Worley (Dixie Chicks, Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans). Their songs “He Better Be Dead” and “Paper Heart” both made the Billboard chart.
Tayla signed with indie label London Tone Music in 2016, and her next project is a solo album that will reflect Tayla’s personal journey over the last few years. As she began to reflect on the heartache and joy she’s experienced, songs began to flow. With her aunt Patsy Lynn at the producing helm, this is sure to be not only a family affair, but also an album reflecting the roots that have kept Tayla strong through the storms of life.
In addition to her musical endeavors, Tayla is also stepping in to film and television opportunities. She wrapped her first film as the leading role in a faith based film directed by Mark Nicolosi.
Tayla signed with Heart of Texas Records in 2021,and released her first album for the label titled “Tayla Lynn Sings Loretta Lynn.” The 14-track project pays homage to her legendary grandmother and features a duet with Loretta as well as Tony Booth and Patsy Lynn. Her new album “Tayla Lynn Singin’ Loretta” will be released just before Christmas.
Tre Twitty, the son of Michael Twitty and the grandson of the late Conway Twitty, is a remarkable young talent. When you combine dark hair, enticing soft blue eyes, a gentle smile and a wonderful personality with two generations of hit song makers, you have a talented rising star.
Tre was born in Nashville in 1976. In 1981, he moved to Moon Lake, Mississippi, the same area in which his Father and Grandfather were raised. He attended grade school in Helena and high school in Hattiesburg. He was very active in all sports including basketball, football and baseball.
After high school, he spent a year of trying to decide what he wanted out of life before finally joining the Air Force. During his time in service, he traveled the world. He trained and served on one of the highest levels of Honor Guard that the Air Force has. Tre was discharged in August of 2000 after four years of service.
Soon after that, he found himself back in Nashville and on the road at one of his father’s shows. His father asked him to come up and sing a song one night for fun. Tre chose to sing "The Rose" and with his "Poppy's" (Conway's) growl and same great voice, he drove the crowd wild. It only took that one show for Tre to know what he wanted in life, and that was a chance in the music business and a shot at the top.
It is truly amazing that this young man, the third generation of Twittys, could possibly be so much like his "Poppy" (Conway). But even more, it is truly a blessing that he has chosen to share his gift with the world.
Tre will be performing some of his grandfather’s biggest hits including “Hello Darlin” “Slow Hand” “Linda On My Mind” and some of the Loretta and Conway duets with Tayla.
“We are very excited to have Tayla and Tre return to the Llano Country Opry,” Opry MC Tracy Pitcox said. “One of their first shows was with us at the Llano Country Opry several years ago. They have grown to working over 150 dates a year all over the country and we appreciate them coming home to join us once again in Llano.”