Have You Heard The News?

Introducing our first guest writer; Heather Taylor is a journalist from California. In her spare time she can be found playing records or blogging on her own Golden State Records page. This article celebrates some of the most important women behind the country and rockabilly sounds of the 1950s and 1960s. Rose Maddox Albums. Image: Heather Taylor While the worlds of country, rockabilly, and rock-n-roll music have long been fronted by images of men, there have always been influential and talented women. Whether behind the scenes, out of the spotlight, or occasionally front and center, they are deeply involved and have contributed much to this musical scene. As of late, there has been a renewed interest in some of the women who have been a part of this musical scene, which is well warranted. There are plenty of women whose discography is full of songs you may not have heard, beyond bigger names such as Dolly Parton or Wanda Jackson. In the following paragraphs, four women will be int...