Laura Lynch, one of the Founders of the Dixie Chicks, Left Before the Band Became a Big Success

Laura Lynch was one of the four founders of the Dixie Chicks, now the Chicks. She sang and played the upright bass with the band for six years and then left the music business. Lynch co-wrote and sang "Pink Toenails," which was released in 1992 on the group’s second studio album, "Little Ol' Cowgirl."  According to oldtimemusic.com, “Pink Toenails” was inspired by the personal experiences of the Dixie Chicks members, who wanted to shed light on the struggles people face in conforming to society's norms, and the importance of embracing one’s true self.To hear the song, you can go to this video. There's a picture of the album cover of "Little Ol' Cowgirl" in this episode's chapters, and in the thumbnail and the chapters, there's an image of the book "Laura Lynch Biography: Life and Legacy of an Iconic Musician and Founding Member of Dixie Chicks," by Shana B. Peter.Also in the chapters, you can go right to the tribute by skipping my intro; feel free to skip my closing remarks too. Both are there to provide context for those who haven't listened to the other tributes.Sheldon Zoldan, a longtime writer and editor, wrote and recorded this tribute and the others in the series. Audio engineer/musician Mike Villegas edited the audio. Sheldon also created Song of the Day, which was a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. He ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many.Send us Fan MailThis is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.