Trailblazing Women of Country: From Patsy to Loretta to Dolly
03/12/24
Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. With their chart-topping hits and record-breaking sales, Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly wove threads of contemporary womanhood throughout the tapestry of country music, resulting in unprecedented commercial success and earning each a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Trailblazing Women of Country, will entertain and inspire audiences during this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, featuring soloists, Miko Marks, CMT’s 2022, “Next Woman of Country”; and Nashville based singer, Kristina Train, supported by a 5-member all-female band.
Cline, Lynn, and Parton harnessed country music’s rich storytelling tradition to offer their uniquely empowered—and unmistakably female—perspective on issues faced by women of their day. Their shared legacy of musical excellence, earthy glamour, and unapologetic authenticity continues to resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds in the 21st century.
Patsy’s assured contralto affirms that a woman can be heartbroken and sure of herself at the same time (“Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight”); Loretta Lynn’s songs exalt autonomy attained through contraception (“The Pill”) and self-respect (“Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ with Lovin’ On Your Mind”); and Dolly Parton demonstrates that a woman can ascend the career ladder (“9-to-5”) while never losing sight of her roots (“Coat of Many Colors”).
Through their singular voices and artistry, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton defied restrictive gender norms, proving that women can be at once beautiful and strong, vulnerable, and powerful.
The Wall Street Journal has described it as a “genre and industry-defying mission.” NPR
declared it a “multilayered experience.” The New York Times commended the movement as
carving out a new path in country music. All tell the story of Miko Marks’ resurgence as she
deftly blends country, blues, southern rock and even gospel to create a sound and experience
that has literally brought every audience to its feet. This new sound along with her warm and
soulful spirit catapulted her into a community of change with her doing more than breaking
ground – she’s shattering it. It’s a serendipitous realization that Marks was meant to be here, at
this time, in this moment, for good.
Kristina Train is a Nashville-based musician who splits her time with the
UK. Her debut album premiered on Blue Note Records in 2009. Her
second solo album was released on Mercury Records UK in 2013. She
has toured the world as a feature vocalist and violinist in Herbie
Hancock’s band, collaborated with Dr. Dre, performed at The Nobel
Peace Prize, and made a fan of Bruce Springsteen.
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