As I prepared to review my first Lee Ann Womack concert performance, I thought – some people will read and say, “Lee Ann Womack, who is she?” and then alternatively I realized many people in the know would say, “Wow, Lee Ann Womack!” Strangely after having seen Lee Ann in concert, I have to admit to being in both of those groups of people.

Lee Ann Womack is a classic Country performer who can only be compared with great Country artists like Tammy Wynette or Dolly Parton. I could not help but remember hearing this same classic sound at the Grand Ole Opry. Admittedly, I could not have appreciated it as much without being reminded by Lee Ann Womack as to what a classic American genre this traditional Country music really is.

The show opened at the Hoosier Park Casino in Anderson, Indiana with a packed audience, the first of a evening, filled with 2 sold out shows. Lee Ann Womack opened with a heartfelt version of, “Does My Ring Burn Your Finger?”

Lee Ann is a woman who makes a statement about love in each of her songs – giving a woman’s perspective. Her singing seems to offer more than a hint that she knows first hand what a broken heart is all about. And to watch her sing you can’t help but appreciate the sincere emotion she shares with her audience as she puts her whole heart and soul into every song.

Her mix of songs included a few Country standards like, “Rose of San Antone” and her cover of “I’ll Think of a Reason Later.” Not only were these songs well received by the crowd, she also showed her ability to really enjoy busting out a song while playing to the audience.

The band was very good indeed and did a good job of being entertaining but with not overwhelming Lee Ann’s vocals. There was a nice mix of fiddle playing and steel guitar and 2 very entertaining keyboard solos that were well received by the audience.

I came away with the feeling I had expanded the realm of music I dearly love to include a real musical giant, Lee Ann Womack – who in reality turned out to be shorter than I would have imagined but every bit as lovely to look at. It for sure was a concert that could have lasted longer.

As venues go, the small indoor space at the Hoosier Park is not a fancy or extravagant place to watch a show. It seats 700 people and offers a real intimate feel for the audience and the entertainer. There are a few blind spots but I did notice that staff had worked hard to get people in locations without any distractions. The staff did serve drinks during the show which was unexpected and a plus or a minus depending on how you feel about enjoying a beverage during a concert. What was notable was the incredible amount of courteous staff willing to help people out with any and everything that came up. I was unable to spot a single unhappy patron – something you would not expect in a crowd of this size.

Share your experiences online with me. I am curious to hear what others experienced and how your view and sound was enjoyed. Was there something you thought Lee Ann Womack left out? Let’s hear your thoughts about it.