Cocktail and a Song
Amanda Shires solo composition; poetic meditation on mortality
American singer-songwriter, producer and activist from Ravensdale, Washington. Eleven-time Grammy winner known for her powerful voice and emotionally raw songwriting spanning folk, rock, Americana, and country. Co-founder of The Highwomen and collaborator with Elton John, Joni Mitchell, and Alicia Keys.
Amanda Shires solo composition; poetic meditation on mortality
by Dave Matthews Band feat. Brandi Carlile
From Dave Matthews Band Come Tomorrow album; Triple A #24
Grammy Award for Best Country Song 2021; mission statement of the group about inclusion and making room; Carlile Hemby and Lori McKenna written
Amanda Shires-led track; written by Shires and Peter Levin
Raucous country track featuring Sheryl Crow and Yola; written by Carlile Hemby and Ray LaMontagne
Opening track and title track of The Highwomen album; reworking of The Highwaymen classic with women recast as the heroes; written by Carlile Shires and Jimmy Webb with Webbs blessing; Grammy winning debut from the supergroup
Written by Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell; LGBTQ love song; one of the first mainstream country songs about same-sex relationships
Maren Morris-led track; one of the more understated moments on the album
Written by Carlile Morris and Shires; humorous and potent song about motherhood and needing space
Written by Hemby Shires and Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris-led track; written by Morris Luke Dick and Laura Veltz
Debut single; feminist anthem introducing the supergroup to the world; Natalie Hemby and Rodney Clawson written
Closing track of The Highwomen; written by Carlile and the Hanseroth twins