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Another Side of 'Stand By Your Man'

Friday, September 19, 2008

Seventy-seven year-old Bobbie Lee Nelson is a country music legend, but she only released her first solo album earlier this year. She's the pianist and older sister of icon Willie Nelson. We'll talk with her and writer Holly George Warren about the supporting roles women have played in country music.

Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on the changing role of women in country music


Comments

  • [1] jana Bergdall from Botswana September 19, 2008 - 02:13PM

    Don't forget Cindy Williams!


  • [2] liz Mechem Carroll from Nyack, NY September 19, 2008 - 02:27PM

    Let's not forget Mother Maybelle Carter, who really defined the use of guitar in country music!


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