Lee Ann Womack

Lee Ann Womack possesses one of the most distinctive female voices in country music. Born in Texas, she absorbed some classic country influences through her father, who was a disc jockey. She studied piano as a child and became involved in a country band in college, and finished her education in Nashville by studying business at Belmont. A songwriting deal led to a record deal for Womack, who released her self-titled debut album in 1997. She scored a hit with "The Fool," and won Top New Female Vocalist in the ACM Awards and Billboard's Top Artist of the Year, as well as a Horizon Award nomination from the CMA. She scored a bigger commercial success with her sophomore album in 1998, hitting No. 2 with "A Little Past Little Rock" and "I'll Think of a Reason Later." She reached the peak of her career in 2000 with her third album, 'I Hope You Dance,' when the title song reached No. 1 and crossed over to become a pop hit, earning Womack Song and Single of the Year in the CMA Awards. It also won ACM and Grammy awards, but Womack's next album, 2002's 'Something Worth Leaving Behind,' ushered in a period of career decline that lasted until the release of 'There's More Where That Came From' in 2005, which won a CMA for Album of the Year. Critics hailed it as a return to form, but Womack took a hiatus afterward, not returning to the commercial marketplace until 2008's 'Call Me Crazy.' She was absent from recording until 2014, when she released 'The Way I'm Livin',' which critics hailed as Womack's return to her traditional roots. The album was nominated for multiple Grammy and Americana Music Awards.

  • Full Name: Lee Ann Womack
  • Birth Date: Aug. 19. 1966
  • Top Songs: “I Hope You Dance,” “I’ll Think of a Reason Later,” “The Way I’m Livin'”
  • Did You Know? Womack is married to Nashville producer Frank Liddell, whose credits include multiple Miranda Lambert albums.
Lee Ann Womack’s ‘I Hope You Dance’ – Reality Singing Show Fails
Lee Ann Womack’s ‘I Hope You Dance’ – Reality Singing Show Fails
Lee Ann Womack’s ‘I Hope You Dance’ – Reality Singing Show Fails
Christine McCaffrey didn't even wait to be introduced before she began singing badly. Her 'American Idol' audition -- in Nashville, no less -- was a fail from her first footstep. Even Randy Jackson wouldn't take her seriously. Eventually, she squawked out Womack's 'I Hope You Dance' and cheerfully left the stage...
Kelly Clarkson Impresses Fans With Lee Ann Womack ‘I Hope You Dance’ Cover
Kelly Clarkson Impresses Fans With Lee Ann Womack ‘I Hope You Dance’ Cover
Kelly Clarkson Impresses Fans With Lee Ann Womack ‘I Hope You Dance’ Cover
Kelly Clarkson continues to amaze country music fans with her twangy covers of popular country songs. Every time she plays a show, Clarkson chooses one fan from her audience to choose a cover song. As it turn out, the pop crossover's fans are pretty into country music. For her latest country offering, Clarkson put on a smashing rendition of Lee Ann Womack's 'I Hope You Dance.'
No. 8: Lee Ann Womack, ‘I Hope You Dance’ – Top 100 Country Songs
No. 8: Lee Ann Womack, ‘I Hope You Dance’ – Top 100 Country Songs
No. 8: Lee Ann Womack, ‘I Hope You Dance’ – Top 100 Country Songs
'I Hope You Dance' by Lee Ann Womack won just about every major award there was to win in 2000 and 2001. The song was a huge crossover and international hit, because few could turn away from such an inspirational message. Song No. 8 on the Top 100 Country Songs countdown continues to not only live on the radio today, but also at major award ceremonies nationwide. It's a graduation favorite. Read M
Lee Ann Womack to Release 2012 Album
Lee Ann Womack to Release 2012 Album
Lee Ann Womack to Release 2012 Album
Traditional country songstress Lee Ann Womack recently told Nashville's Tennessean that her fans can anticipate a 2012 album from her. Though the 'I Hope You Dance' singer hasn't released a record since 2008's 'Call Me Crazy,' she says she has already cut half of her new record with producer husband Frank Liddell.

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