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Women in country have historically had a lot to say, across a wide spectrum of politics and experiences.

Her now iconic voice turned a 1952 recording meant to defend women from broad-brush accusations into the first chart-topper sung by a solo woman artist.

Drop a quarter in the jukebox and listen to this lineup.

The death of Kitty Wells on Monday (July 16), at age 92, marked the passing of the first female star in the history of country music. In a simple statement on her website, Loretta Lynn writes, "Kitty Wells will always be the greatest female country singer of all times...

Kitty Wells, the "Queen of Country Music," died today (July 16) after complications from a stroke. She was 92 years old. The future country icon was born Ellen Muriel Deason in Nashville, Tenn., and began her singing career performing with her siblings in a group called the Deason Sisters...

Ted Barron Laura Cantrell will be releasing her new album, 'Kitty Wells Dresses,' on May 17, and the New York-based country-folk artist is offering fans a special preview of the Kitty Wells tribute project with a free download of the title track...

The Boot helps fans find wallet-friendly deals on new music! PEOPLE magazine has an overflowing country playlist this month with new free music from Sarah Buxton ('American Daughters'), Jimmy Wayne ('Just Knowing You Love Me'), James Otto ('Groovy Little Summer Song'), Allison Moorer ('The Broken Girl'), Joe Nichols ('The Shape I'm In'), Dolly Parton ('Jolene' -- live), Steve Azar ('Sunshine') and