Wonder Women Of Country
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
Listen to Wonder Women Of Country
A supergroup of female stars in the area of country sounds, Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper and Brennen Leigh come together for 6 well thought tracks.
The cozy and retro spirit of “Fly Ya To Hawaii” brings in Chris Scruggs’ warm pedal steel the complements the ladies’ vocal harmonizing, and “Another Broken Heart” follows with Willis’ expressive pipes alongside Goeff Queen’s aching pedal steel and the soulful backing vocals.
“Won’t Be Worried Long” and “A Thousand Ways” occupy the middle, where the former showcases Carper’s gritty yet tuneful voice and Leigh’s glowing mandolin, while the latter recruits Ginny Mac’s playful accordion and plenty of rhythm for the dance floor friendly climate.
The last track, “I Have Met My Love Today”, is the lone cover, and puts Timmy Campbell’s drums to good use across the heartfelt mood of the John Prine tune.
All 3 ladies have excellent resumes of their own, and their combined talents make for an essential listen for fans of country from any era.
Travels well with: Brennen Leigh- Prairie Love Letter; Melissa Carper- Ramblin’ Soul