Winter 2001

In this issue

1. Greetings!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Murphy Henry's introduction which focuses on her daughter Casey's new album and move to Nashville as well as congratulates Alison Brown on her recent Grammy award nominations.
   IBMA by Murphy Hicks Henry A preview of the issue's contents, focusing on analyses of women's roles at the recent IBMA convention.
   Inside by Murphy Hicks Henry More info on articles inside and a call for feedback from readers
2. WIBLET: The IBMA World of Bluegrass
   Women Are Doing Some of the Most Exciting Music! by Leslie Kostrich A letter from first-time attendee Leslie Kostrich arguing that women are creating exciting music but are underrepresented as performers at the Awards Show due to conservative voting patterns.
3. A Reflection on Women in Key Event Roles at the IBMA World of Bluegrass 2000
   by Fran Larkin A data-driven analysis showing a lack of women in powerful roles like MCs and moderators at the IBMA event, accompanied by a list of actionable steps for change.
4. Can't You Hear Me Callin'–The Life of Bill Monroe
   by Claire Levine A book review that highlights the significant and often overlooked influence of women on Bill Monroe's life and music.
5. Women's Stories, Women's Songs
   by Murphy Hicks Henry A report on a well-attended all-women workshop at the IBMA convention that showcased the talent and diversity of female bluegrass artists.
6. Sally Ann Forrester: Forgotten Foremother
   by Murphy Hicks Henry The introduction to Murphy's intent to serialize her Master's thesis in sunsequent issues.
   INTRODUCTION by Murphy Hicks Henry The beginning of Murphy's thesis arguing for the importance of the first woman in bluegrass and questioning the accepted narrative of bluegrass's early history as a male domain.
   CHILDHOOD by Murphy Hicks Henry The first chapter of the biography, detailing the early life and musical upbringing of Sally Ann Forrester (born Wilene Russell) in Oklahoma.
7. Great New CD!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry An advertisement for Casey Henry's debut banjo album, "Real Women Drive Trucks."

Photos

• Casey Henry, Murphy Hicks Henry, Patsy Stoneman, Veronica "Roni" Stoneman, page 1. Photographer unknown.
• Alison Brown, Cheryl White, Corrado D’Angelo, Dale Ann Bradley, Dixie Hall, Ginger Boatwright, Kathy Chiavola, Missy Raines, Sharon White, Vicki Simmons, page 6. Photo: Garland Gobble.
• Dale Ann Bradley, Ginger Boatwright, Pam Perry, Vicki Simmons, page 7. Photo: Garland Gobble.
• Veronica "Roni" Stoneman, page 7. Photo: Mickey Bagley.
• Wilene "Sally Ann" Forrester, page 9. Photographer unknown.