First it was an album in 1971, then an autobiography in 1976 and later a feature film in 1980. Now the story of country music icon and Eastern Kentucky-born singer Loretta Lynn will be celebrated in the form of a new Broadway musical.

Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster, plus director, music producer Sam Gold, Jeanine Tesori are taking Loretta Lynn's life story to Broadway.

Country legend Loretta Lynn's life story is coming to the stage. What's happening: Producers this week announced a new musical based on Lynn's autobiography "Coal Miner's Daughter" starring Broadway powerhouse Sutton Foster.

Loretta Lynn's legacy continues with a musical adaptation of "Coal Miner's Daughter," featuring Sutton Foster as the country music icon.

A new stage musical, "Coal Miner’s Daughter," is currently in production.

The musical will be directed by Sam Gold and feature music production by Jeanine Tesori. A musical about country music star Loretta Lynn’s life is under development with Sutton Foster attached as the star.

Broadway favorite Sutton Foster will portray country music icon Loretta Lynn in the upcoming stage adaptation of 'Coal Miner's Daughter.'

Fans of late country music artist Loretta Lynn will soon have another way to celebrate her legacy: Coal Miner's Daughter, the singer’s autobiography-turned-movie, is finally heading to Broadway! The leading lady for the highly anticipated production?

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster will star in a stage version of Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miner's Daughter," currently in development. What to know.