Elizabeth Cook

  • Wildwood, FL
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  • 2000
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Country singer/songwriter Elizabeth Cook made her Grand Ole Opry debut on March 17, 2000, appearing repeatedly thereafter -- a remarkable achievement considering that, at the time, she was an indie artist with no radio airplay. But such was the excitement generated by her clear, beautiful voice, strong songwriting ability, and live performances, all of which have drawn comparisons to younger, critically respected artists like Kelly Willis and legends such as Dolly Parton.

Cook was born in Wildwood, FL. Her West Virginia-born mother played guitar and mandolin and sang on local radio shows. Her father, a Georgia native, also performed country music and served jail time for running moonshine. Upon his release, he and Elizabeth's mother played in local bands together, eventually marrying. Elizabeth, born in 1972, moved to Nashville in her twenties and quickly got a publishing deal. Demos recorded between 1997 and 2000 comprised her self-titled, independently released debut album, The Blue Album, which showcased her formidable songwriting ability and featured such well-known Music City musicians as Tim Carroll, Kenny Vaughan, and Rick Schell. Atlantic Records signed Cook soon after its release, and she began working on her major-label debut. Hey, Y'All appeared in summer 2002 from Warner Bros. Constant restructuring at the label meant Hey Y'All didn't get the promotion it needed, and Cook left the imprint and released 2005's This Side of the Moon on Hog Country Records. Balls appeared in 2007 from 31 Tigers, followed by Welder in 2010, featuring guest spots from Dwight Yoakam, Rodney Crowell, and Buddy Miller, also on 31 Tigers. ~ Erik Hage, Rovi

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  • All the Time
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  • Sunday Morning
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    Sunday Morning
  • Sometimes It Takes Balls to Be a Woman
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  • Elizabeth Cook arrives for the SESAC Awards in Nashville on Oct. 28, 2012.
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    Elizabeth Cook arrives for the SESAC Awards in Nashville on Oct. 28, 2012.
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  • Elizabeth Cook performs at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville on Oct. 13, 2011.
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    Elizabeth Cook performs at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville on Oct. 13, 2011.
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  • Elizabeth Cook stops outside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on May 22, 2011.
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    Elizabeth Cook stops outside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on May 22, 2011.
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  • Elizabeth Cook sports a bright ensemble at the 2010 CMT Music Awards in Nashville on June 9, 2010.
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    Elizabeth Cook sports a bright ensemble at the 2010 CMT Music Awards in Nashville on June 9, 2010.
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  • Elizabeth Cook shows off a vibrant red jacket at the 2010 CMT Music Awards in Nashville on June 9, 2010.
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    Elizabeth Cook shows off a vibrant red jacket at the 2010 CMT Music Awards in Nashville on June 9, 2010.
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  • Elizabeth Cook autographs a picture at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store.
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    Elizabeth Cook autographs a picture at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store.
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  • Elizabeth Cook performs at the 2007 CMA Music Festival Sunday in the South show in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
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    Elizabeth Cook performs at the 2007 CMA Music Festival Sunday in the South show in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
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  • Elizabeth Cook performs at the 2007 CMA Music Festival Sunday in the South show in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
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    Elizabeth Cook performs at the 2007 CMA Music Festival Sunday in the South show in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
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  • Elizabeth Cook
    Americana Music Nominations Announced
    CMT News
    May 14, 2013
    Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Shovels & Rope Receive Multiple Nominations
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    Americana Music Nominations Announced
    CMT News
    May 14, 2013
    Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Shovels & Rope Receive Multiple Nominations
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    Elizabeth Cook "Mama's Funeral"
    American Songwriter
    the best friend they'd found in life And explain it to the nurses that came from the hospital To mama's funeral It was surprising to me, thought it'd ...
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    Elizabeth Cook Releases Video, Tours
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    @ Beachland Ballroom 7 - Buffalo, N.Y. @ Sportsman's Tavern 8 - Albany, N.Y. @ The Linda 10 - Piermont, N.Y. @ Turning Point 12 - Fall River, Mass. @ ...
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    Robert Plant, Mumford & Sons, Elizabeth Cook Up For Americana Awards
    American Songwriter
    musical guests at the Americana Music Association Honors and Awards, turning in a spectacular mini-set at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. This year, the...
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    Robert Plant, Mumford & Sons, Elizabeth Cook Up For Americana Awards
    American Songwriter
    musical guests at the Americana Music Association Honors and Awards, turning in a spectacular mini-set at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. This year, the...
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    Jamey Johnson, Elizabeth Cook Guest On Chuck Mead's Back At The Quonset Hut
    American Songwriter
    (BR549) will release Back At The Quonset Hut, his take on twelve classic country songs, via Ramseur Records. The album was recorded with the aid of Na...
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    Elizabeth Cook and Jason Isbell Cover Townes Van Zandt
    American Songwriter
    Townes Van Zandt is a fun artist to cover. Just ask Elizabeth Cook and Jason Isbell. The Americana-friendly artists picked not one but two Van Zandt s...
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Tour Dates

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Discography

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  • Gospel Plow (2012)
    Elizabeth Cook
    Gospel Plow (2012)
    Thirty One Tigers
  • Welder (2010)
    Elizabeth Cook
    Welder (2010)
    Thirty One Tigers
  • Balls (2007)
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    Balls (2007)
    Emergent
  • This Side of the Moon (2005)
    Elizabeth Cook
    This Side of the Moon (2005)
    Hog County
  • Hey Y'all (2002)
    Elizabeth Cook
    Hey Y'all (2002)
    Warner Bros. Records
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