Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly

Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly: three iconic names in country music and modern womanhood. As country music enters a new inclusive phase of mainstream popularity, it’s time to look back at three artists who paved the way. 

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly celebrates the legacies of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton, pioneers who reshaped country music and how women’s stories were told within it. Featuring Nashville’s Kristina Train on vocals and an all-women band, this concert tributes signature songs and stories that made these women music legends.  

Patsy Cline conveyed both heartbreak and confidence in songs like "Crazy" and "Walkin' After Midnight," while Loretta Lynn celebrated autonomy and self-respect in "The Pill" and "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' with Lovin' On Your Mind." Dolly Parton showcased women's strength and vulnerability in hits like "9-to-5" and "Coat of Many Colors." Each musician harnessed country music’s rich storytelling tradition to offer their uniquely empowered—and unmistakably female—perspective on issues faced by women of their day – and continue to face today. 

Today, these trailblazers are more relevant than ever, with their strength, beauty, and unapologetic authenticity inspiring a whole new generation of country artists from different backgrounds and perspectives.  

Join Arts Commons Presents for this BD&P World Stage presentation of Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly, live in the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons.