Undiscovered: 5 Lee Ann Womack Songs We Know You'll Love

Lee Ann Womack released her first album in 1997, and released her most recent in 2017. With her long-standing career, it’s no wonder that she has become a household name in female country. Her unique, neo-traditional sound brings something refreshing to the industry. To celebrate this woman, and her 56th birthday, here are 5 songs by Womack that you may not know.

1. “End of the End of the World”

From Womack’s 9th album released in 2017, The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone, this song artfully describes the completeness that love can bring to someone’s life. It’s almost the end of the world for Womack when the man she loves is gone, but all is well once he returns. “Well, I take back all of those things that I said / About how I'd probably be better off dead / My reason for living is back in my bed.” “End of the End of the World” is peaceful and loving, perfect for listening to by the fire on a cool night.

2.“Wicked”

Also from The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone, “Wicked” demonstrates that neotraditional country sound that Womack is best known for. It takes more inspiration from Texas country than from Nashville, which adds another layer to the genre. Its lyrics provide an investigation into morals. “Whatever I get, I guess I've earned / But I never heard anyone who didn't deserve it.” Womack shows that her skill goes beyond vocals and into lyricism.

3. “The Man Who Made My Mama Cry”

Some Things I Know was released in 1998 as Womack’s sophomore album, and this tune shows a softer side of her music. She sings about the difficulties of her mother’s relationship with her father. “All I know about you / Is how to live without you.” The song speaks to the hardship this poor relationship brought to not just Womack’s mother but to Womack herself.

4. “Not Forgotten You”

In 2014, “Not Forgotten You” was released on Womack’s album, The Way I’m Livin’. It follows the classic country style of a heartbreak song paired with Womack’s artful way of singing with lines like, “Time flies and you just know time to think about lettin' go / Times I even forget to be blue.” The song speaks to the process of healing after the end of a relationship, and it deserves recognition for its ability to acknowledge the highs and lows of the healing process.

5. “Talking Behind Your Back”

Another tune from The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone, “Talking Behind Your Back” provides a glimpse at betrayal and feelings of distrust from a new perspective. In this song, Womack is the antagonistic character to the female love interest, “You don't trust me as far as you can drown me.” Instead of using solely negative language, the song provides a humanizing perspective for rivals of love. It creates the opportunity for the listener to view romantic competition as what they are: someone in love.

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