Janie Fricke

About Janie Fricke

Janie Fricke is a country music singer, record producer, and clothing designer who achieved nineteen top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including nine number-one hits. She earned Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year awards. Before her solo career, she provided backing vocals for Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, Loretta Lynn, and Eddie Rabbitt. Her hit singles include "Don't Worry 'Bout Me Baby," "He's a Heartache," and "Your Heart's Not in It."

In this interview

• Discusses her new album 'The Bluegrass Sessions' and its musical direction.
• Reflects on how producers struggled with her versatile vocal style and range.
• Talks about recording many different styles of songs throughout her career.
• Mentions her musical upbringing and early influences growing up in Indiana.

“Some of the producers weren't sure what to do with my voice. They thought I could sing too many different ways.”— Janie Fricke, in this interview