Lilith Fair Welcomes Women in Country Music
I never went to Lilith Fair back in the late '90s in its heyday. I liked the artists but not enough to endure a sweltering sun and high festival prices. But now it's back after a decade of resting and/or revamping, and the best news is, they've rounded up some country stars this time. Miranda Lambert, Emmylou Harris and Sugarland will all be there representing the genre as the tour winds its way through major cities in the U.S., such as Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and across the pond, too. Those artists are reason enough for country fans to go to what's being billed as a celebration of women in music.
However I could think of at least a dozen more country singers I'd love to see at this girl-power fest, starting with Ashton Shepherd and Carrie Underwood right on down to Faith Hill, Gretchen Wilson and Taylor Swift. I know when the Dixie Chicks played Lilith Fair a decade ago, they found an eager audience outside of country music fans. So really, everybody wins. I don't think the list of artists is a done deal yet so I'm going to keep my fingers crossed.
But there's another part of Lilith Fair that I think is going to be huge, and that's the little talent contest they'll be doing at the shows. I love talent shows not only because they find new talent but because they teach budding artists about stage presence. And they weed out the great performers from the merely great singers. So this Lilith Local Talent Search will help find the up and coming hotshot singer or musician with the most potential. God willing, we won't have to wait another 11 years to see that girl on stage at the next series of Lilith Fair shows.
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merlefan49 says:
I wouldn’t mind seeing Emmy Lou, add Gillian Welch, Sunny Sweeny, Elizabeth Cook would be a solid country line up
MiaT says:
I went to Lilith Fair years ago & it was great. If they come through Chicago this summer I’d go.
MiaT says:
Gosh was that 11 years ago?? Time flys…. I saw alot of local talent and small acts there.
me says:
hmmm. celebrating women in music…I guess Sugarland really is all about Jennifer N.
Katie says:
It’s definitely cool that they’re adding some country into the lineup, but you’re right, those other women would be great to see, too.
Debbie W. says:
I am so glad that Miranda L is on the bill for this..hope she is for the Chicago show! I saw Sara M,, Sheryl Crow, Dixie Chicks, Lisa Loeb, Indigo Girls, Natalie Merchant .etc…back in the day and it was awesome!
Jayne says:
Martina McBride was the first female country act to perform at Lilith Fair.
Peacock Queen says:
How about Sarah Buxton? I like her song “Outside My Window.” Sarah and the song reminds me of back in the day and hearing Dottie West singing “(I Was Raised On) Country Sunshine.”
barb b says:
miranda is a very good singer
love her song DEAD FLOWERS
barb b says:
my comments are not being posted
i like to no why!!!!
Jimbo says:
Sure you were there Allison? Those Lilith tours featured your beloved Chicks,Emmylou,Joan Osborne,Patty Griffin,Sheryl Crow,Indigo Girls…..
You should take 2 weeks off and then Quit.
Please
Robin says:
There are so many woman of country that I’d like to see a whole women of country version of Lilith Fair.
Martina McBride
Faith Hill
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Sugarland
Dolly
Reba
Sarah Buxton
Emmylou
Kelly Pickler
Gretchen Wilson
Tift Merritt
Lucinda Williams
Kelly Willis
Danielle Peck
Julie Roberts
The Dixie Chicks
Patty Loveless
Rissi Palmer
SHeDAISY
Allison Moorer
Darolyn Dawn Johnson
Jessica Andrews
LeAnn Rimes
Trisha Yearwood
Sara Evans
etc. etc. etc.
bkb says:
thanks jayne for that piece of information. loved martina when she performed.
Cynthia says:
I’d love to see some of the great “’80’s Ladies” - Kathy Matea, Kathie Baillie, K T Oslen, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Paulette Carlson. Let’s give them the stage for a change!