Country music is full of talented individuals, male and female. The entire genre is comprised of world class songwriters, singers, artists, and management and production teams. Walking around Nashville, you’re never in short supply of “the next big thing.” Country music has gone from smokey bar rooms, to some of the biggest musical stages and venues imaginable. In a world where a Carrie Underwood show isn’t complete without a few costume changes to entertain 10,000 screaming fans, it leaves you to wonder why some of the most equally or more talent individuals still struggle to have their music gain huge traction.
Number Five: Katrina Elam. Oklahoma has blessed country music with some of the biggest and brightest stars to ever record a note.
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Johnson is one of country music’s biggest triple threats. With amazing vocal skills, completely imaginative and inventive song writing abilities, and a totally humble and personable demeanor it comes as no shock that this Canadian beauty got her big break in early 2000 with the release of her debut album, Room with a View. Earning her a few hit singles and multiple awards, it seemed country music loved the country cutie. Johnson continued to release three more creative and consistent studio albums, but failed to have the same success as her debut. The early 2000’s saw a shift in what was played on the radio and artists such as Austin and Johnson suffered. Though Johnson had cultivated a fan base, singles failed to chart with many thanks to country radio. Johnson has continued to pen her own material as well as providing multiple hits for fellow country and Canadian country music artists. Recently Johnson just wrapped up her gig as part of Miranda Lambert’s successful Platinum …show more content…
“I Hope You Dance” topped off in the “Number One” spot on the country charts in 2000 for Womack. Released as the first single, the tune was the titled track to her third album. Catapulting Womack towards “superstar” status in country music, it helped Womack earn some radio play and appropriate awards and honors. Womack continued on to pursue her musical path and released four more studio albums. Stunningly beautiful and vocally gifted, Womack received very little media play and attention for her work towards the late 2000’s. Though Womack isn’t touring the world in large area venues, don’t be fooled by lack of huge commercial success. Womack is comparatively just as talented as any other female in country music. One of Womack’s most adored qualities is her dedication to creating pure country music. Something that radio seemed to have lost interest in many years ago. Womack is musically influenced by some of the greatest ladies in country music; Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and Dolly Parton. Those influences can be heard throughout her musical library. Touring and recording fill Womack’s time between albums. Her latest release The Way I’m Livin’ was released on Sugar Hill Records and Womack has hit the road to bring the songs to her