What makes A Country Star Is Born by Jessi Colter notable?

A Country Star Is Born is noteworthy for its commercial success, reaching number 24 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album helped establish Colter as a pioneering female figure in country music, influencing future generations of artists who sought to blend traditional sounds with personal storytelling. Released on April 1, 1970, A Country Star Is Born was Jessi Colter's debut album, emerging as a significant artist in the male-dominated country music scene. Prior to this, she had worked as a songwriter and backup singer, but this album marked her transition to a solo career, showcasing her unique voice and perspective.

Who is A Country Star Is Born for?

A Country Star Is Born works well if you're into steady emotional storytelling, heartfelt moments of reflection and short tracks for quick listening.

How many songs are on A Country Star Is Born?

A Country Star Is Born has 11 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

A Country Star Is Born

Jessi Colter · 1970

28 min · 11 tracks · country music

A poignant blend of heartfelt lyrics and traditional country melodies, underscored by Jessi Colter's emotive vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Too Many Rivers — This opening track captures the emotional depth and vulnerability that defines the album, with Colter's voice conveying both sorrow and resilience.
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He Called Me Baby — Colter's rendition transforms this classic into an intimate confession of longing, highlighting her ability to convey deep emotion through subtle vocal nuances.
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Healing Hands of Time — This track stands out for its reflective lyrics and gentle melody, illustrating Colter's talent for storytelling within the confines of traditional country music structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady emotional storytelling
heartfelt moments of reflection
short tracks for quick listening
poignant themes of longing
for quiet afternoons

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, expansive albums
seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on April 1, 1970, A Country Star Is Born was Jessi Colter's debut album, emerging as a significant artist in the male-dominated country music scene. Prior to this, she had worked as a songwriter and backup singer, but this album marked her transition to a solo career, showcasing her unique voice and perspective.
Stylistic neighbors: Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Kacey Musgraves

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Too Many Rivers 2:30
2 Cry Softly 2:56
3 I Ain’t the One 2:13
4 It's Not Easy 3:08
5 He Called Me Baby 2:31
6 Why You Been Gone So Long 3:05
7 If She’s Where You Like Livin’ 2:46
8 Healing Hands of Time 2:34
9 That’s the Chance I’ll Have to Take 2:00
10 Don’t Let Him Go 2:21
11 It’s All Over Now 2:26

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