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]
Talk To Me
Lee Ann Womack Lyrics
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Start at the beginning, lay it down on my chest
If your soul is living, do your best
Start at the beginning, I'll do the rest
If you can tell me what you're thinking
Find the words for how you feel
Understanding is forgiving
Darling, talk to me
As I sit here breathing, as I watch you undress
As your shoulder catches the sun in the west
As you cry so softly, put your fears to rest
Forgive yourself, let your tears steal your breath
If you can tell me what you're thinking
Find the words for how you feel
Understanding is forgiving
I can give you what you need
Darling, talk to me
If you can tell me what you're thinking
Find the words for how you feel
Understanding is forgiving
I can give you what you need
Darling, talk to me
Talk to me
Talk to me
In this song, Lee Ann Womack is taking the role of someone who is there for a loved one who is going through a hard time. The song encourages this person to open up and confide in her. The opening line, "If your heart is willing, then your head can rest," suggests that the person is carrying some emotional baggage and that by opening up, they can find some peace. Womack reassures the person that they can "start at the beginning" and shares that she will be there to listen by saying, "Lay it down on my chest, I'll do the rest."
The second verse describes a moment of vulnerability where Womack watches the person undress and cry softly. She encourages them to let go of their fears and "forgive themselves." Forgiveness and understanding seem to be the overarching themes of the song, as Womack repeatedly sings, "Understanding is forgiving." Itβs clear that the intention of the song is to offer support to someone who may need it and to encourage communication and emotional honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
If your heart is willing, then your head can rest
If you're ready to share your feelings, your mind can be at ease.
Start at the beginning, lay it down on my chest
Tell me everything from the start, and let me comfort and support you.
If your soul is living, do your best
If you're alive and feeling emotions, try to express them.
Start at the beginning, I'll do the rest
Start opening up, and I'll be there to listen and help you through it.
If you can tell me what you're thinking
If you can share your thoughts with me
Find the words for how you feel
Find the right words to express how you're truly feeling.
Understanding is forgiving
If I can understand where you're coming from, I can forgive and support you.
I can give you what you need
I can provide you with the comfort, support, and love you need.
Darling, talk to me
My love, please share your thoughts and feelings with me.
As I sit here breathing, as I watch you undress
As I'm here by your side and watching you let your guard down.
As your shoulder catches the sun in the west
As your body is illuminated by the setting sun.
As you cry so softly, put your fears to rest
As you cry quietly, let go of your fears and worries.
Forgive yourself, let your tears steal your breath
Be kind to yourself and let your tears release the emotions you've been holding in.
Talk to me
Please open up and talk to me.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW MINICH, BRIAN ANTHONY FLORES, JOHN C. JR. HUNTER, JONATHAN A. SLOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nerkisha
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Johnny Axel
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Elmina Toussaint
Am in love with that song
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Steven Thorne
Absolutely amazing vocalist! Country music is finding the light again!
J.T. Bivens
This is a very old song....But yeah love her music. I do not like much of "country" music nowadays.
Mark Dabney
IMO, her best song, I could listen to her sing this for hours. Just an incredible talent.
4girlsgramps
She's awesome!!!!! I remember this one from way back. Yeah, she's got spunk, talent, can sing the hell out of country song and she's beautiful....End of story.