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Story By Joe Frank

Jul 31 2023

Maya Angelou Shares Her Love for The Country Music

Maya Angelou was a devoted country music fan and appreciated songs by Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, and Montgomery Gentry.

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Despite her love for country music, some of Maya Angelou's own written country songs never got recorded.

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Maya Angelou admired the famous country song "I Hope You Dance," which holds elements of both country and pop genres.

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Maya Angelou once mentioned her fondness for Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance" and her desire to have written it herself.

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Maya Angelou also had a passion for classical music, especially enjoying the works of composers like Bach and Chopin.

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While Lee Ann Womack didn't write the song, her producer, Mark Wright, encouraged her to record "I Hope You Dance."

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The song "I Hope You Dance" achieved significant success on both the pop and country music charts.

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On the Billboard Hot Country chart, "I Hope You Dance" secured the No. 1 position for five weeks.  

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Maya Angelou's admiration for "I Hope You Dance" showcased her appreciation for its timeless qualities.

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