Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack Reunite to Honor Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn

Whenever Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack share a stage, something special happens. Their voices blend with an effortless authenticity that feels rooted in the very heart of country music. That magic was on full display when the two reunited at the 2021 ACM Honors to pay tribute to one of the genre’s greatest legends—Loretta Lynn.

That evening, Lynn was named a recipient of the ACM’s prestigious Poet’s Award, an honor that recognizes a songwriter for “outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career, with special consideration given to a song or songs’ impact on the culture of Country Music.”

Although Loretta Lynn was unable to attend in person, she watched the ceremony from home—where she was able to witness Jackson and Womack perform one of her most beloved duets with Conway Twitty, “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man.”

It was a moment that bridged generations of country music in a single performance.

The Story Behind “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man”

Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn released “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” in May 1973. Written by Becki Bluefield and Jim Owen, the song quickly became a classic.

• It reached No. 1 on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart

• It also topped the Canadian country chart

• The song spent 13 weeks on the U.S. chart

• Twitty and Lynn earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group

While the song held the top spot for just one week, its impact has lasted for decades, becoming one of the most recognizable duets in country music history.

A Tribute Worthy of Legends

The ACM Honors performance was not the first time Jackson and Womack had covered the iconic duet. They previously sang it during Loretta Lynn’s 87th birthday celebration in 2019, and that same chemistry returned in 2021.

Fans watching the ceremony quickly named their rendition as one of the standout moments of the night. Their performance honored not only Loretta Lynn, but also Conway Twitty—bringing new life to a song that has long symbolized the power of classic country storytelling.

Few artists could deliver this tribute with such authenticity.
Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack proved once again that some songs—and some voices—are timeless.

Scroll down to watch their unforgettable performance of “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man.”