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Let the Circle Be Broken: Sister Sadie’s New Song Shows Country Women Reclaiming the Narrative
Sister Sadie's new song "Let the Circle Be Broken" embodies a new era of truth-telling anthems for women songwriters in country music.
She toured with the likes of Patty Loveless, Bob Seger and Vince Gill, and regularly plays fiddle during the Country Music Hall of Fame inductions as a member of the Medallion All-Star Band. Women were, for years, widely referred to condescendingly in country as “girl singers.” Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Martina McBride, The Chicks and Carrie Underwood were among those whose music supported females claiming their independence, in some cases taking revenge for domestic violence. A trio of current songs — Ella Langley ‘s “you look like you love me” (a collaboration with Riley Green), Dasha ‘s “Not at This Party” and Chappell Roan ‘s “The Giver” — feature women in frank discussions about their most private moments.
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