There are a lot of really good female country artists to listen to. Then, there are some with exceptional clear, crisp voices that can sing anything and sound wonderful doing it. Martina McBride has one of those voices. These 5 other women also have that same powerful voice. If you enjoy Martina's singing, I think that you will also enjoy work from any of these other country females.
Sara Evans
RCA Nashville
Whether she's singing pop-country songs or something more traditional, Sara Evans has got that voice that makes you stop and listen. No matter which style of song, you can count on it being outstanding.
Essential tracks:
Born to Fly
Essential tracks:
- "Born to Fly" - Sara's career really took off when she recorded this song about dreaming your dreams, and not letting anything get in the way of your reaching them. This song has a more country feel with strong banjo and fiddle surrounding Sara's soaring vocals. Download/Purchase
- "No Place That Far" - This power ballad was a duet with the great Vince Gill, and also Sara's first No. 1. It told the story of a girl who would do anything to be with her guy. Download/Purchase
Born to Fly
Emmylou Harris
Emmylou has one of the most expressive voices around. Whenever she sings background vocals on anyone's albums, you can always instantly recognize her voice. It's very unique and lovely. I dare anyone to listen to "Light of the Stable" and not be moved by the ringing Hallelujahs.
Essential Tracks:
Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town
Essential Tracks:
- "Two More Bottles of Wine" - This song has a honky tonk feel to it, as it looks at the bright side of a breakup -- she's still got two bottles of wine. Emmylou took this song to the top of the charts in 1978. Download/Purchase
- "If I Could Only Win Your Love" - This duet with Herb Pederson, from Pieces of the Sky has a definite bluegrass feel with acoustic instruments. Download/Purchase
Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town
Faith Hill
Warner Nashville
Is she country? Isn't she country? Who cares! The woman has a voice that won't quit. Give her a killer ballad like "Breathe," or "When the Stars Go Out," or something fun like "The Lucky One," or "This Kiss," and Faith hits it right out of the park. Smooth and sultry, or clever and playful. She can sing anything.
Essential Tracks:
Breathe
Essential Tracks:
- "It Matters To Me" - The emotional power ballad title track to her sophomore album. Faith just kills the vocals on this song about a woman worried about her relationship with her man. Download/Purchase
- "Breathe" - This power ballad was Faith's highest charting single of her career, topping the charts for six weeks. Download/Purchase
Breathe
Trisha Yearwood
MCA Nashville
Trisha has always said that when she was a young girl, she wanted to be Linda Ronstadt, something she still aspires to. There is a similarity in styles, but I feel Trisha's voice is even better. And, if not already, there will soon come a day when a young girl will listen to "How Do I Live," or "The Song Remembers When," and says 'I want to be Trisha Yearwood.'
Essential Tracks:
Hearts in Armor
Essential Tracks:
- "She's in Love With the Boy" - This mid-tempo song was Trisha's debut single, and also her first No. 1. It has a strong beat to it, and accents of steel guitar. Download/Purchase
- "How Do I Live" - This power ballad showcases Trisha's magnificent range and strong vocals. Download/Purchase
Hearts in Armor
Carrie Underwood
When Carrie Underwood performed on American Idol (where she won the crown for that season), she performed several of Martina's songs, and claims the diminutive singer one of her musical influences. Carrie has a voice that can easily pull off Martina's style of songs. She can sing both the power ballads and the introspective songs with ease.
Essential Tracks:
Some Hearts
Essential Tracks:
- "Before He Cheats" - This attitude-infused song tells all the guys they better not mess with Carrie's affections. This is her most successful single. Download/Purchase
- "So Small" - This song is Carrie's first No. 1 as a co-writer. This was the first single from her sophomore album Carnival Ride, and it uses touches of steel guitar on it. Download/Purchase
Some Hearts