Loretta Lynn's granddaughter singing in Aliquippa

ALIQUIPPA — She was born a coal miner's great-granddaughter.

Tayla Lynn, like her famous grandma, Loretta Lynn, is a singer. You can hear her entertain Friday at Uncommon Grounds in Aliquippa.

Opening for the national recording artist at 7 p.m. will be local band Seek 1st, which also will accompany Lynn on stage.

It's not your typical Beaver County show, which fits the vibe and mission of the coffee shop ministry, serving breakfast, coffee, panini and more at 380 Franklin Ave.

"We're trying to change the narrative of Aliquippa," said Herb Bailey, executive ministry director of Uncommon Grounds, where homegrown artists' drawings adorn the walls and a drum kit with congas sit ready to be played in the storefront window.

Lynn will grace that storefront stage Friday, carrying on a family tradition.

She grew up in Tennessee and started singing at an early age with her Country Music Hall of Fame grandma. Tayla's father, Ernie, played guitar in Loretta's band.

"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," Tayla says on her website.

Tayla eventually toured with Loretta and formed a country trio Stealing Angels that landed a record deal. Their songs "He Better Be Dead" and "Paper Heart" made the Billboard chart.

In 2016, Tayla went solo, releasing an EP and singles including one about her grandma, "She's the Blue in My Eyes."

Tayla toured with Conway Twitty's grandson, Tre Twitty, and also ventured into acting, earning praise for her role as Rose in the faith-based film "The Least of These."

She ended up on Bailey's radar last October.

"I'm in a motorcycle club, the Remnant Sons, and we went down to a music and motorcycle revival at her grandmother's ranch in Tennessee," Bailey said. "I met her and I heard her story, and I was like, 'You know what, I'd love for you to come up and play in Aliquippa.' We're trying to bring some new life — a renaissance here — and this would be a great way to have people come to experience something different, a new narrative about Aliquippa."

Tayla agreed and now is set to make her Beaver County debut. Doors open at 6 p.m. A dinner menu will be available. There's a $10 fee to help the community-oriented, faith-minded cafe. 

"We have an open mic here every Thursday night," Bailey said. "It's clean, sober family fun. We have everyone from 6 years old to a 74-year-old guy playing trumpet. It's a fun time had by all. College kids, people of all ages, all ethnicities. Everyone is welcome.

"Every first Saturday of the month, we have a veterans appreciation breakfast. And then Saturday evening, we have a free grace meal program called the Church in the Margins. Everyone's welcome to enjoy the meal and enjoy the company. We have a free meal and good conversation."