How Singer/Songwriter Kathy Mattea Copes With an Aging Voice | Aging Matters | NPT

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  • @Partiart
    @Partiart 10 місяців тому +20

    I appreciate your sharing... aging is formadable and as a singer, one can't take a single note for granted.

  • @LinkRocks
    @LinkRocks 10 місяців тому +6

    Nice to see Kathy open up and tell the world her fears about aging. I think she still sounds great.

  • @timdavis3733
    @timdavis3733 11 місяців тому +14

    Totally a class act. Still so beautiful.

  • @kevinrapp8618
    @kevinrapp8618 Рік тому +11

    I think she is the classiest female in country music, her voice and her lyrics have a very unique warmth that embraces the soul of the listener

  • @tikkasako6.5
    @tikkasako6.5 8 місяців тому +5

    A musical talent, an even better human being. Everytime time I'm offered a Mattea vid, it gets click #1, no kidding Kathy, press on.....

  • @kwidder1
    @kwidder1 Рік тому +21

    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.

  • @prairiemark4084
    @prairiemark4084 Місяць тому +2

    Neat little talk. I admired Kathy at all stages of her career. Not just her voice but how she lives her life.

  • @thomaseldridge508
    @thomaseldridge508 10 місяців тому +6

    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.

  • @MrPDGee
    @MrPDGee Рік тому +18

    THIS is why we love Kathy

  • @tfjack97
    @tfjack97 Рік тому +12

    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.

  • @Lynnmusiccowgirl
    @Lynnmusiccowgirl 8 місяців тому +3

    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 🤠🙏🎶🎸

  • @llee8825
    @llee8825 2 місяці тому +1

    Kathy, your voice is still beautiful.

  • @yensilluap
    @yensilluap 8 місяців тому +3

    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

  • @DoctorJoanieTool
    @DoctorJoanieTool Рік тому +11

    This is such wisdom. LOVE this clip. Thank you, Kathy.

  • @gaiustacitus4242
    @gaiustacitus4242 3 місяці тому +1

    We still appreciate your performances, those from days past and current.

  • @karaheck7256
    @karaheck7256 11 місяців тому +3

    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

  • @JohnSteffens-x8k
    @JohnSteffens-x8k 5 місяців тому +1

    Still love Kathy and her voice. She has always been a favorite of mine and I listen to her music frequently.

  • @clnrearth
    @clnrearth Рік тому +2

    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. ❤

  • @danmeredith6354
    @danmeredith6354 Рік тому +4

    Your 455 Rocket video was simply awesome! I watch often!

  • @teller121
    @teller121 Рік тому +2

    "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.

  • @tracyditchfield628
    @tracyditchfield628 Рік тому +6

    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.

    • @nashvillepbs
      @nashvillepbs  Рік тому +5

      Like Kathy says, remember that you are the only person with your exact voice, even if it is a little different now.

  • @junevertucci3420
    @junevertucci3420 Рік тому +5

    Needed to hear this. Resonates so much for me. Thank you Kathy.

  • @stuartmacleod4967
    @stuartmacleod4967 Місяць тому

    She's a famous country singer late 70 till present

  • @garybelenke4370
    @garybelenke4370 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for your wisdom.

  • @zaneturner4478
    @zaneturner4478 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @bradmetz2206
    @bradmetz2206 5 місяців тому

    She still sounds AMAZING
    DONT LET IT GET YOU DOWN KATHY

  • @joebright1752
    @joebright1752 Рік тому +2

    Love you KM.

  • @kennyshort5935
    @kennyshort5935 Рік тому +4

    18 wheels and 455 rocket, 2 off my favorite songs

  • @danielthompson8306
    @danielthompson8306 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @baydriver7
    @baydriver7 23 дні тому

    Words of wisdom🙏🏻✨

  • @jeffkillmeyer1517
    @jeffkillmeyer1517 7 місяців тому

    Kathy! You are wonderful!!

  • @kevinkenny6953
    @kevinkenny6953 Рік тому

    Think about all the glorious years you had when your golden voice served you so well , much to our enjoyment .

  • @danadams4714
    @danadams4714 Рік тому +2

    You are truly beautiful, inside and out! ❤️

  • @n411xbushpilot
    @n411xbushpilot 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @bonniebartoli9313
    @bonniebartoli9313 7 місяців тому

    God Bless You for Helping Me Validate All I am Feeling...
    You are Appreciated More Than You ❤ Know

  • @DCShaneTours
    @DCShaneTours 8 місяців тому

    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. ❤

  • @atticuswatts1883
    @atticuswatts1883 Рік тому +1

    Oh my gosh I Hope Levitt Pavillion In Dayton ohio Gets Kathy Mattea for their Free concert series this Summer I LOVE Kathy Mattea.

  • @richardfuess4521
    @richardfuess4521 4 місяці тому

    great singer

  • @gatormike1434
    @gatormike1434 10 місяців тому

    You gotta love her.

  • @stephenaustin8153
    @stephenaustin8153 2 місяці тому

    Love this

  • @jjoy7
    @jjoy7 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @flatcat47
    @flatcat47 Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @wakkawakka900
    @wakkawakka900 8 місяців тому

    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 🎉

  • @markmanning5683
    @markmanning5683 Рік тому +1

    Still gorgeous in my eye. Aging is better than the alternative, I think?

  • @lw216316
    @lw216316 5 місяців тому

    her song - where have you been comes to mind

  • @viviansotelo
    @viviansotelo 8 місяців тому

    Love her

  • @SPIRITMONA
    @SPIRITMONA 8 місяців тому

    What I wouldn't do to sing like you for just one day.

  • @1986SSMONTECARLO
    @1986SSMONTECARLO Рік тому +1

    Mattea was GREAT in Romeo

  • @LarsDcCase
    @LarsDcCase Рік тому

    Yes, things change as we age. The Golden years are not what they are cracked up to be.

  • @tomsampson8084
    @tomsampson8084 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @sgtpreppy7148
    @sgtpreppy7148 Рік тому

    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.

  • @Kami84
    @Kami84 Рік тому

    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.