I think you still have a beautiful voice, nothing we can do about aging. Like they say things get better with age, don't sweat it dear you still sound marvelous.
Sorry - i have no idea who this lady is but I like what she is saying. My voice is different than it was 30 years ago and it is hard to accept.Thank you for the words of wisdom. I will try to take them to heart
"My Southern Soldier Boy," was what she sang on Ken Burns' show. I'd never heard of her before but found that song just enthralling. What a voice, so compelling. Beautiful woman, too.
Saw you last night at City Lights in the Hudson Valley. You rocked your voice! Your choice of songs was so meaningful. Wishing all of them were recorded. Thank you for a beautiful evening and a reminder of what should be our priorities. ❤
Like a veteran baseball pitcher who loses some velocity...he can become a better pitcher...sometimes it works that way with singing voices. I "lost some" to cancer treatments...So, I adjusted my (male) voice downward a bit. Darling---YOU are a "darling of thoughtful beautiful melody"...you have been "strumming my heart" for a long time...whenever I post in my favorite chair with coffee and you...and "strum you"...Whilst the birds dart near the porch of my rural Northern Michigan home...I Know what living is. Thank You, "Darling. Thank You.
Still got it young lady. I still listen to your music every day. Never give up. You sound as good as ever and a good bit better than the want to be junk that is out there today.
I get it! I'm 68. I've lost about a third over the years. I used to be able to hit a G full voice and now I struggle to hit an E. The funny is that I'm a better singer than I was years ago, I've just lost some range and some power. But I still love to do it. Thanks for this, Kathy.
Ageism is one discrimination we haven't eliminated yet, and it's especially hard on women. God bless you Kathy I love you and your music you are beautiful. ❤
yes..I lost my tonsils due to covid...and one day it changed..i dont want to even try..and it caused severe depression...the only thing my father gave me now gone.
I had the opportunity recently to see Kathy Mattea Live in Red Bank Nj. She is my favorite female vocalist and the ONLY performer that can consistently bring tears to my eyes with her voice alone. The last time I saw her was twenty something years ago. She had not missed a note and the Kathy I saw performing was absolutely every bit as good as she ever was. Her performance was stunning and she really has no equal.
Kathy M. I do not know where I would be without you. You got me through 1983-1999. Bless you as you now minister to me again. Much wish I could say to you Knew you had something going on in your mind re your vocals. Now I know. On e again you saved me as my vocals changed here about 3yrs. Your wisdom and sharing have/are a blessing. "We gotta sing like we don't need the money...." Thank you my angel. Love to you and yours, Lynn 🤠🙏🎶🎸
I love your music and have for a long time. You still have a beautiful voice. I so needed to here this . I've been having problems dealing with the realization that I am old. I've slowed down can't do what I'm use to doing. Its strange. Thank you so much for being open. Sincerely my thanks kara
Thank you so much for sharing this!! When I hit menopause, my voice dropped 1/3 of an octave and by the end of menopause it was like listening to a totally different voice. I've never been a great singer, but I used to be a good singer (enough to sing and accompany myself on guitar). I have felt a profound sense of loss for many of the things my body will no longer do, like adventure sports, but I expected that eventually. This took me completely by surprise. Hearing this story was comforting.
Aging is a bitch. I am the same age and I so wish I could do what I was good at years ago. I saw Kathy back when we were both in our prime. Her show was terrific.
Mine goes through phases. But I have to sing all the time in order to keep my voice in shape. I went for a month without and lost my voice. It's crazy how it works 🎉
Kathy you are and have always been the my Star in Country Music I was Flying a De Havilland Beaver Floatplane in Bristal Bay Alaska 1992 at a Fishing lodge and one of the fisherman said Pat hoo is your favorite country singer ( He owned a recording studio in Nashville ) I said Kathy Mattea ok he said. About 3 months later I got a Beautiful Photo of You signed by you to Bush Pilot Pat Martin I really was just so happy thank you Kathy, your voice is the best still.
The only musician that I feel like never lost a bit if their spark with age was Aretha Franklin. Most singers do seem to have to adapt to the aging voice.
