Women in Country Music Country music, for the most part, was mainly dominated by male artist for the first thirty years. Country music was viewed as being more masculine and to much of a “manly” western theme for women to sing. In 1935 though, a woman from Arkansas changed those views. A singer and fiddler named Patsy Montana broke into the country music scene with a song named, “I Want to be a Cowboys Sweetheart”. This …showed first 75 words of 523 total…

…showed last 75 words of 523 total…Ole Opry. Her style was not just limited to just the country scene as she was also recognized greatly in the pop music industry. Her popularity was also not just limited to the 1960’s. After her tragic death in 1963, her songs and style remainded very well recognized. She was definately a role model for many singers to come. Even today, singers like LeAnn Rimes realize her style and still use it this day and age.