History of Lee Ann Womack in Timeline
Lee Ann Womack is an American singer-songwriter known for her success in country music. She achieved significant chart success, with 23 entries on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Her most notable hit is "I Hope You Dance," a collaboration with Sons of the Desert that reached number one in 2000. Additionally, five of her singles reached the top 10 on the RPM country music charts in Canada, solidifying her impact in the country music scene.
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1961: Release of "He Called Me Baby"
The song "He Called Me Baby" written by Harlan Howard, which Lee Ann Womack covered, was originally released in 1961.
August 19, 1966: Lee Ann Womack's Birth
On August 19, 1966, Lee Ann Womack was born. She is an American singer and songwriter.
1978: Original Release of "Every Time Two Fools Collide"
In 1978, Kenny Rogers and Dottie West originally released the single "Every Time Two Fools Collide", which Lee Ann Womack later covered with Kenny Rogers on CMT.
1984: Graduation from Jacksonville High School
In 1984, Lee Ann Womack graduated from Jacksonville High School, marking the completion of her secondary education.
1988: Winning Miss Nashville Talent Award
In 1988, Lee Ann Womack won the non-finalist talent award as Miss Nashville at the Miss Tennessee pageant in Jackson, Tennessee.
July 1990: Participation in Miss Texas Pageant
In July 1990, Lee Ann Womack participated in the Miss Texas pageant in Fort Worth, Texas, representing Miss Northeast Texas. It was also around this time that she dropped out of Belmont and married Jason Sellers.
1990: Marriage to Jason Sellers
In 1990, Lee Ann Womack met and married country singer-songwriter Jason Sellers while at Belmont.
February 1991: Birth of Daughter Aubrie Sellers
In February 1991, Lee Ann Womack and Jason Sellers had a daughter named Aubrie Sellers.
September 1991: Death of Dottie West
In September 1991, Dottie West, who originally sang "Every Time Two Fools Collide" with Kenny Rogers, died in a fatal car accident, which led to Lee Ann Womack replacing her in a CMT special.
1995: Performing in Songwriting Demos
In 1995, Lee Ann Womack began performing her music in songwriting demos and at showcase concerts, aiming to attract attention from country music labels and publishers.
1996: Acceptance of Contract from Decca Nashville
In 1996, Lee Ann Womack accepted a contract from Decca Nashville after auditioning for MCA chairman, Bruce Hinton, who praised her talents.
1996: Divorce from Jason Sellers
In 1996, Lee Ann Womack and Jason Sellers divorced during the production of her album Lee Ann Womack.
1996: Signing with Decca Records Nashville
In 1996, Lee Ann Womack signed with Decca Records Nashville, marking a significant step in her early career.
May 1997: Release of Self-Titled Debut Album
In May 1997, Lee Ann Womack released her self-titled debut album on Decca. "Never Again, Again" peaked at number 23 on Billboard Hot Country Songs that month.
1997: Emergence as a Contemporary Country Artist
In 1997, Lee Ann Womack emerged as a contemporary country artist, drawing critical comparisons to Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette. She also had her first top 10 hits with "The Fool" and "You've Got to Talk to Me" that year.
1997: Ricky Skaggs Records Womack's Composition
In 1997, Ricky Skaggs recorded Lee Ann Womack's composition, "I Don't Remember Forgetting" for his album "Life is a Journey".
1998: Release of "Some Things I Know"
In 1998, Lee Ann Womack's released her second and final Decca album, "Some Things I Know".
1998: Award Nominations
In 1998, The Country Music Association nominated Lee Ann Womack for the Horizon Award.
January 1999: Birth of Second Daughter
In January 1999, Lee Ann Womack had her second daughter, and first child with record producer Frank Liddell.
January 1999: Winning American Music Award and Moving to MCA Nashville
In January 1999, Lee Ann Womack won Favorite Country New Artist from the American Music Awards and moved to MCA Nashville Records after Decca Nashville closed.
November 6, 1999: Marriage to Frank Liddell
On November 6, 1999, Lee Ann Womack married record producer Frank Liddell.
2000: Release of "I Hope You Dance" Album
In 2000, Lee Ann Womack released her first MCA Nashville album, "I Hope You Dance", which featured a pop-influenced sound, differing from her earlier traditional country style.
2000: Release and Success of 'I Hope You Dance' Album
In 2000, Lee Ann Womack released her third album, 'I Hope You Dance', which achieved major success and produced multiple top 40 singles.
February 2001: Grammy Award Nominations
In February 2001, Lee Ann Womack earned her first Grammy Award nominations at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards for Best Country Album and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "I Hope You Dance".
August 2002: Release of 'Something Worth Leaving Behind' Album
In August 2002, Lee Ann Womack released her fourth studio album, 'Something Worth Leaving Behind'.
2002: Listing on CMT's '40 Greatest Women of Country Music'
In 2002, Lee Ann Womack was listed at No. 17 on CMT's special countdown of the 40 Greatest Women of Country Music.
2002: "I Hope You Dance" certified triple-platinum
In 2002, the album "I Hope You Dance" was certified triple-platinum by the RIAA for shipments of 3 million copies.
2003: Guest Appearance on 'The District'
In early 2003, Lee Ann Womack made a guest appearance on the CBS television series "The District", playing the character Haylie Adams.
2004: Performance at Republican National Convention
In 2004, Lee Ann Womack performed "I Hope You Dance" at the Republican National Convention.
2005: Womack reflects on "Something Worth Leaving Behind"
In 2005, Lee Ann Womack reflected on her album "Something Worth Leaving Behind" and the attempt to please a broad audience, stating that it backfired.
2005: Release of 'There's More Where That Came From' Album
In 2005, Lee Ann Womack released her fifth studio album, "There's More Where That Came From", marking a return to traditional country music.
2005: Return to Traditional Country Music
In 2005, Lee Ann Womack returned to recording traditional country music with the release of "There's More Where That Came From", signaling a shift back to her roots.
2006: Plans to Release Studio Album
In 2006, Lee Ann Womack announced her plans to release her next studio album on Mercury Nashville Records. The lead single "Finding My Way Back Home" was released in the late summer.
2007: Collaboration and Soundtrack Recording
In 2007, Lee Ann Womack collaborated with Joe Nichols on "If I Could Only Fly" from his album Real Things, and she recorded Steve Dorff's "Love Will Still Be There" for the soundtrack of the film September Dawn.
October 21, 2008: Release of 'Call Me Crazy'
On October 21, 2008, Lee Ann Womack's sixth studio album and last for MCA, Call Me Crazy, produced by Tony Brown, was released. The album included collaborations with George Strait and Keith Urban.
December 2008: "Greatest Hits" album certified gold
In December 2008, Lee Ann Womack's "Greatest Hits" album was certified gold by the RIAA.
October 2009: Release of "There Is a God"
In October 2009, Lee Ann Womack released a cover of Trent Willmon's "There Is a God" as the lead-off single to her then-upcoming seventh studio album which never surfaced.
2009: Grammy Nomination
In 2009, Lee Ann Womack's "Last Call" was nominated for Best Female Country Vocal Performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
October 2010: Recording "Liars Lie" and Collaboration with Alan Jackson
In October 2010, Lee Ann Womack recorded "Liars Lie" for the soundtrack of the film Country Strong and collaborated with Alan Jackson on a cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire".
2010: Chart Performance of "There Is a God"
In early 2010, Lee Ann Womack's song "There Is a God" peaked at number 32 on Hot Country Songs.
August 2012: Departure from MCA Nashville
In August 2012, Lee Ann Womack announced her departure from MCA Nashville.
April 2014: Signing with Sugar Hill Records
In April 2014, Lee Ann Womack signed with Sugar Hill Records, an imprint of Rounder Records.
September 2014: Collaboration with John Legend
In September 2014, Lee Ann Womack collaborated with American R&B singer John Legend for an episode of CMT Crossroads.
September 23, 2014: Release of 'The Way I'm Livin''
On September 23, 2014, Lee Ann Womack's first album for Sugar Hill Records, 'The Way I'm Livin'', was released. The album consisted of cover songs.
2015: Appearance at C2C: Country to Country Festival
In 2015, Lee Ann Womack appeared at the C2C: Country to Country festival in the UK ahead of her tour in support of The Way I'm Livin'.
2015: Release of 'Trouble in Mind' and Grammy Nomination
In 2015, Lee Ann Womack released a vinyl extended play album of cover songs called Trouble in Mind. At the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, The Way I'm Livin' was nominated for Best Country Album.
August 15, 2017: Announcement of 'The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone'
On August 15, 2017, Lee Ann Womack announced her new album 'The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone', which was released on October 27 through ATO Records.
2019: Grammy Award Nominations
In 2019, Lee Ann Womack's 'The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone' and "All the Trouble" received Grammy Award nominations for Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Song, respectively.
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