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Womack made her debut album release on May 13th 1997, with an eponymous album. It later reached platinum status and reached number 9 on the country charts, her sophomore album “Some Things I Know” released a couple of years later reached similar success. It featured the singles “A Little Past Little Rock” and “I’ll think of a Reason Later that both reached number two on the US Country Charts.
It was when Womack struck gold with her album “I Hope You Dance” the album released on May 23rd 2000 that topped the country charts, going 3x Platinum in the US. The album featured the hit single “I Hope You Dance”, which also topped the charts, and as a single in it’s own right, was certified Platinum. Following this album, her releases were consistently chart topping with the release of the album “Something Worth Leaving Behind” which was one away from the top spot, and like it’s predecessor, reaching number 16 in the Billboard 200 chart. With some solid foundations having been laid down, the country and western singer songwriter’s effort were always present in the chart right up until her album “The Way I’m Livin” released on September 23rd 2014 on new label, Sugar Hill Records, which unfortunately didn’t quite match the stats of the “I Hope you Dance” album, but still graced the country charts making it to number 18. Her highest Billboard 200 release was for her album “There’s More Where that Came From” which made it to number 12 in the chart, and was later certified Gold.
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Before your Taylor Swift’s and Shania Twain’s, there was Jackonsville’s finest- Lee Ann Womack waving the flag for Contemporary Country. At the start of her career, she was likened to greats such as Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette but it was Womack’s personal touch of combining contemporary pop elements with country which catapulted her into the mainstream. Her 2000 hit ‘I Hope You Dance’ with its pop sensibilities saw her successfully crossover into the mainstream. With the new millennia came new territory to conquer as Womack experimented more with the pop side of Country for her third album ‘I Hope You Dance’ which rocketed to number one in the Billboard charts, before reverting back to her signature traditional country style. With 6 studio albums, 5 Academy of Country Music Awards and having sold over 6 million albums worldwide, it’s no wonder that Womack in so highly revered within the Country realm.
As a genre synonymous with providing stories and utilising every ounce of heart and soul to deliver its powerful impact, Womack delves into themes of love and loss. The raw emotion emitted on stage, cuts straight to the core as you feel the sincerity and powerful connections evoked through the very telling lyrics. Playing in amphitheatres across the world and embraced by thousands of adoring fans as she plays hits such as: ‘Last Call’, ‘Call Me Crazy’ and ‘He Oughta Know Me By Now’, Womack shines on stage through her colourful attire and her incredible voice which is simply enchanting, taking you on a rollercoaster journey of emotions and leaving you with goosebumps.
Wearing flared jeans and a tight fitting sequined red tank top, Lee Ann Womack is looking cool standing onstage surrounded by musicians – a guitarist, violinist, percussionist, back up singers, and others. She sways gently as the song opens, then launches into a heartrending acoustic version of “I Hope You Dance”, her 2000 hit single. Her angelic voice renders the emotional lyrics even more poignant, leaving more than a few audience members in tears. Lee Ann Womack is an American country singer/songwriter. Her debut album, Lee Ann Womack, was released in 1997. She followed that with Some Things I Know in 1998 and then I Hope You Dance in 2000. Her single “I Hope You Dance”, title track for the 2000 album, was in the Top 15 Billboard Hot 100 and No.1 on the Billboard Country Chart, and is one of her most well-known songs. Between 2002 and 2011, she released seven more albums, each one a tribute to her talent and passion for music. Womack is known for her old-fashioned country music, which she sometimes combines with a more contemporary genre, such as pop. No matter what style she sings, whether she is performing at an indoor or outdoor venue, acoustic or not, Lee Ann Womack consistently gives moving, high quality performances which are not to be missed.
Lee Ann Womack, the heartbreak queen of country has cut through the male dominated genre and confidently created a career for herself on the back of her solid discography. Despite having an old fashioned approach to songwriting, she is very in tune to the modern world when it comes to performing live as she struts from side to side of the stage assuring that every single audience member is enjoying the show as much as she is.
Her personality simply radiates warmth and her tongue in cheek stage banter continues as she performs the likes of 'Twenty Years and Two Husbands Ago'. There is laughter and love at the heart of the show and the audience are so receptive to the singer/songwriter as she engages them to sway, sing and cheer throughout. She has an equally great rapport with her live band who she constantly jams with whilst playing the likes of 'The Way I'm Livin''. She ends with a stomping rendition of 'Ashes By Now' and takes her final bow whilst being soundtracked by huge rounds of applause.
Well what can I say Ms. Womack put on a great little concert. Even with the cold, she still has the pipes!
Whether it’s Some of her classic songs, and wonderful gospel song, she can still belt out the tunes.
Trust me she will get over her cold but even if she doesn’t she can still sing like an angel
Great and awesome show as always love her music!! Glad I went. She was so close to my house and I love it. She seems to have acquired a new band members which also were awesome!!!Can't wait to see her again.
Great concert. She's got an incredible voice and the acoustics at Union Chapel served it well. The opener, Charlie Worsham was incredible too! I wish he had a longer set...