Her 1997 self-titled debut album brought her onto the country music scene as a herald of a more neotraditional country music sound, in a genre that had begun to sound more pop-oriented with the likes of LeAnn Rimes, Faith Hill and Shania Twain topping the charts. The hits from that first album were "Never Again, Again", "The Fool" and "You've Got To Talk To Me."
Her second album, 1998's Some Things I Know, set the tone for what the pop oriented direction of country music sought to encapsulate in the late 1990s. It brought us "A Little Past Little Rock", "(Now You See Me) Now You Don't" and "I'll Think Of A Reason Later", while her third and possibly most successful album to date, 2000's I Hope You Dance, featured, along with the award-winning aforementioned title cut (to which Sons of the Desert supplied the backing vocals) also featured the hits "Why They Call It Falling" and "Does My Ring Burn Your Finger" as well as covers of the 1980 Rodney Crowell hit "Ashes By Now", and the Don Williams' 1981 classic, "Lord I Hope This Day Is Good."
Womack's fourth album, Something Worth Leaving Behind, released in 2002, was seen by many as an attempt by her to cross over to the very pop-sound of which she was the antithesis five years earlier. The title cut and "Forever Everyday" were the only two singles released. Both went into the top 40 country chart.
Her most recent album, 2005's There's More Where That Came From features "I May Hate Myself In The Morning", the album's first single, which is viewed by many as a return to the traditional sound that brought her success in her earlier career. Later in 2005, Womack won three awards at the Country Music Awards: Single of the Year for "I May Hate Myself In The Morning", Album of the Year for There's More Where That Came From, and Musical Event of the Year for her duet, "Good News, Bad News", with George Strait.
Womack has recorded a few duets that have been released as singles. In 2002, her duet with Willie Nelson, "Mendocino County Line", became his biggest hit in several years. In 2004, she worked with country band Cross Canadian Ragweed on the track "Sick and Tired". The song had moderate success and received a bit of video airplay.
Womack has two daughters; Aubrie (with ex-husband Jason Sellers) and Anna Lise (with current husband Frank Liddell). Both daughters appeared in the video for "I Hope You Dance".
In Summer of 2006, Womack announced plans to release a new studio album in the fall, titled Finding My Way Back Home but it has been pushed back to 2007. The first single, which was the album's title track, peaked at #37 in late 2006.
Discography
Studio Albums
* Lee Ann Womack (1997) Platinum
* Some Things I Know (1998) Gold
* I Hope You Dance (2000) 3x Platinum
* Something Worth Leaving Behind (2002)
* There's More Where That Came From (2005) Gold
* Finding My Way Back Home (2007)
Virtual Albums
* iTunes Originals - Lee Ann Womack
Compilation Albums
* Greatest Hits (2004)
Christmas Albums
* The Season For Romance (2002)
Trivia
* Lee Ann wore dental braces on her teeth in the late 1990's, being one of the few public figures to wear visible braces in adulthood.
* Lee Ann also sang with Chris Jericho (of WWE fame) and Olympic gymnast Carly Patterson in the FOX show "Celebrity Duets" in 2006.
* Lee Ann Sang her hit song "I Hope You Dance" at the 2004 Republican National Convention.
* Lee Ann was once married to singer/songwriter Jason Sellers. The couple had one daughter, Aubrie Lee Sellers, born that same year. The couple divorced in the late 1990s. In 1999, she married former record executive Frank Liddell, and has had a second daughter, Anne Lise Liddell.[1]
Something Worth Leaving Behind
Lee Ann Womack Lyrics
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Was he Andy Warhol? Were you Marilyn Monroe?
He Mozart, what kind of name is Amadeus?
It's kinda like Elvis, you gotta die to be famous.
I may not go down in history, I just want someone to remember me.
I'll probably never hold a brush that paints a masterpiece.
I'll probably never find a pen that writes a symphony.
But if I will love, then I will find that I have touched another life and that's something,
Something worth leaving behind.
Hey Midas, they say you had the golden touch, but even all that shiny stuff,
Some day's gonna turn to dust.
Hey Jesus, it must have been some Sunday mornin',
In a blaze of glory, we're still telling your story.
I may not go down in history, I just want someone to remember me.
I'll probably never dream a dream and watch it turn to gold.
I know I'll never lose my life to save another soul.
But if I will love, then I will find that I have touched another life and that's something,
Something worth leaving behind.
Hey baby, see the future that we're building?
Our love lives on, in the lives of our children.
And that's something, something worth leaving behind.
In this song, Lee Ann Womack questions the idea of fame and what defines a person's legacy in history. She references several famous figures such as Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, Mozart, Amadeus, Elvis, Midas, and Jesus, all who have left something behind, whether it is a painting, a story or a legacy. She acknowledges that there are things she might never be able to accomplish such as painting a masterpiece or writing a symphony, but she realizes that loving someone and impacting their lives in some way is an accomplishment in itself. She understands that the most important thing is to leave something worth remembering behind, whether it is in the form of art, stories, or the love and memories people have of her.
The song's message is about the significance of leaving a positive impact on people's lives. The lyrics talk about how an individual can leave a permanent impression through love, stories, compassion or relationships. It holds immense relevance in today's world where everything has become so materialistic that people tend to disregard the importance of leaving a lasting impression on someone's life. Womack reminds us that it is not necessary to be famous or accomplished to leave a positive impact on someone's life. The song stands as a reminder of our duty as human beings to care and enrich other's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Mona Lisa, who was Leonardo?
Hey Mona Lisa, who was Leonardo da Vinci? I'm curious about who this famous artist was just as I'm curious about other famous artists like Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe.
Was he Andy Warhol? Were you Marilyn Monroe?
I'm not sure who Leonardo da Vinci was, so I'm wondering if he's anything like other famous artists such as Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe.
He Mozart, what kind of name is Amadeus?
I don't understand why Mozart's middle name is Amadeus. It's kind of like Elvis Presley, who had to die to become famous.
It's kinda like Elvis, you gotta die to be famous.
Like Elvis Presley, who became famous only after he died, some artists are not fully appreciated until they are gone.
I may not go down in history, I just want someone to remember me.
Even if I'm not famous and didn't make history books, I just want to be remembered by someone who loved me and cared about me.
I'll probably never hold a brush that paints a masterpiece.
It's unlikely that I'll ever be skilled enough to create a masterpiece painting.
I'll probably never find a pen that writes a symphony.
Likewise, it's unlikely that I'll ever compose a symphony piece that will be performed by an orchestra.
But if I will love, then I will find that I have touched another life and that's something, Something worth leaving behind.
However, if I can love someone deeply and make a positive impact on their life, then that's something significant that I can leave behind.
Hey Midas, they say you had the golden touch, But even all that shiny stuff, some days gonna turn to dust.
Midas, known for his golden touch, may have had wealth and power, but ultimately everything material will fade and turn to dust.
Hey Jesus, it must have been some Sunday mornin', In a blaze of glory, we're still telling your story.
Jesus Christ, who made a tremendous impact on the world, must have made quite an impression as his story is still being told today.
I'll probably never dream a dream and watch it turn to gold.
It's unlikely that my dreams will become reality and bring me great success and prosperity.
I know I'll never lose my life to save another soul.
I don't anticipate ever being in a life-threatening situation where I'll need to sacrifice my own life to save someone else's.
But if I will love, then I will find that I have touched another life and that's something, Something worth leaving behind.
However, if I can love deeply and make a positive impact on someone's life, then that's something valuable that I can leave behind.
Hey baby, see the future that we're building?
Hey, my love, can you see the bright future that we're creating for ourselves?
Our love lives on, in the lives of our children.
Our love will continue through the lives of our children even after we're gone.
And that's something, something worth leaving behind.
Our love and the impact it will have on our children's lives is something significant and valuable that we will leave behind.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: TOM DOUGLAS, BRETT BEAVERS
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This song sends chills up my spine
cobbieism
this song is underrated.
nemesisgenius
I agree. This gem deserved to be a #1 Billboard country and A/C smash back in 2002 for the one and only Lee Ann Womack.
John Webb
I am telling you this....Lee Ann Womack is the definition of a TRULY BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. And!!! sings 100% REAL COUNTRY
na a
I'd love to Marry Her
Ring
Amen buddy! Rocks my world!
Brett Adams
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rebecca Desautels
she's so beautiful, has a wonderful voice! great song too
Danny Simion
This woman is like a fine wine that ages better each year. She's grown more confident as an artist as you can tell by her songs and her vocals are a fine mix of old and modern day. This is a great album that she made. Good message.
Donnie Sutton
This is the most amazing Country singer. Absolutely beautiful and charming. A hell of a Lady!!