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STAR SUPPORTER: LEE ANN WOMACK

Lee Ann Womack is one busy woman. The award-winning artist released her new album, "There's More Where That Came From," and she's revving up for a whirlwind tour. The singer is also raising two young daughters. Her songs are a constant source of entertainment as well as inspiration. So it's no surprise that she was picked to perform at Lifetime's Champion for Change event in Washington, DC, as part of Stop Violence Against Women Week. Amid the frenzy of filming a public service announcement for this Lifetime campaign, Womack sat down to talk with us about her sizzling new video, her family and how she hopes her music empowers women everywhere.

Lifetime: Are you excited about performing at the Champions for Change event in Washington, DC?
Womack: I'm looking forward to it, of course. I get to do what I love, which is my music. I also get to feel like I'm doing something worthwhile to make a difference.

Lifetime: What effect do you want your music to have on women?
Womack: I hope that it helps them in a great number of ways. In particular, with the song "I Hope You Dance," I've heard from a lot of women who felt this song helped them to get over a situation or to get out of a situation. We [singers] can get caught up in the business of having hit records, high sales, promoting the album, touring...but then someone comes up to you after the show and says, "That's amazing." That feels great and reminds you that you're speaking directly to people through your music.

Lifetime: How do you feel about the video for "I May Hate Myself in the Morning" being included in the first round of nominations for the 2005 CMT Music Awards for Hottest Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year and Director of the Year?
Womack: I'm just so thrilled! I love this song and it's probably my favorite thing that I've ever recorded. I haven't made a video in about three years so it feels really, really good. I was really honored.

Lifetime: Do you still feel nervous when you perform now?
Womack: Sometimes I do; sometimes I don't. I'm a very low-key person, so when there's a lot of activity around and commotion, I start getting nervous. Singing I know I can do, but it's the stuff that goes along with it that makes me a little anxious at times.

Lifetime: What do fans think of your new album?
Womack: Hopefully, they'll like it.

Lifetime: Do your two daughters have your musical talent?
Womack: Yes, they do!

Lifetime: Do you want your children to follow in your footsteps in country music?
Womack: If they want to, that's fine. I will certainly support them in anything they do.

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