Who Is Lee Ann Womack?

Lee Ann Womack is a Grammy Award-winning country music singer and songwriter known for her chart-topping hits like “I Hope You Dance” and “A Little Past Little Rock.” She has released multiple albums, toured the world, and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Lee Ann Womack was born in Jacksonville, Texas on August 19, 1966. At an early age, she was exposed to classic country music thanks to her father, renowned fiddle player and producer, Abernathy Womack. After graduating from Jacksonville High School in 1984, she moved to Nashville to pursue her music career. In 1997, she released her debut album, Lee Ann Womack, which featured her first Top 10 hit, “Never Again, Again.”

Rise to Fame

The success of Lee Ann Womack's debut album led to a string of chart-topping hits such as “I Hope You Dance” and “A Little Past Little Rock.” Her breakout single hit No. 1 on the U.S. Country Charts in 2000 and earned her a Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2001. Her subsequent albums Something Worth Leaving Behind, There's More Where That Came From, and Call Me Crazy all charted highly on the US Country Charts and earned her multiple award wins and nominations.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Lee Ann Womack has collaborated with some of the biggest names in country music including Kenny Chesney, George Strait, and Tim McGraw. She has also been featured on tracks by Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, and Dolly Parton. Most recently she has appeared on Alan Jackson's 2018 album Angels & Alcohol.

Personal Life

Lee Ann Womack married husband Frank Liddell in 1997. The couple have three children - Walt (born in 2001), Anna Lise (born in 2004), and Aubrie Lee (born in 2007). They currently reside outside of Nashville.