I was guilty of hating on the Chick’s in the post 9/11 “patriotism.” I also hadn’t been a big fan of some of their radio hits, but then I dove in a bit and damn those women are killer musicians.
“You Were Mine,” “Traveling Solder,” and their cover of “Landslide” are all fantastic. Sad to see one of their founders Laura Lynch died this past Christmas Eve in a car crash. Also, their dropping of “Dixie” from their name in the post Floyd era; strong and riotous.
I hate how country music industry, many fans, and the radio try to punish artists for taking a stance on improving humanity. Brings to mind Cash’s Bitter Tears album.
Back to women of country. Who all are your favorites?
A Tanya Tucker concert, with her in the short, short, white leather shorts awakened me to the wonders of women.
Loretta Lynn concert and a backstage meet and greet was memory forever.
Dolly Parton is a top 5 desert island artist for me.
Is there even Country Music without Maybelle and Sara Carter?
Reba and Tammy can hit a note like no other. Kasey Musgraves is solid.
So who do you all like?
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