Kelleigh Bannen, Lindsay Ell and Kalie Shorr Cover Taylor Swift’s “LWYMMD”
By Kara Johnson
Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” just got a country remix and it’s the best thing you will hear today.
Country superstars Kelleigh Bannen, Lindsay Ell and Kalie Shorr kicked off CMT’s fifth annual Women of Country celebration back in November with a breathtaking cover of “Look What You Made Me Do” in front of newcomers Lauren Alaina, Danielle Bradbery, Carly Pearce and more.
To convey a statement of girl power and empowerment, the trio chose to cover “Look What You Made Me” to demonstrate that they are no longer afraid of being silent. At the end of the video includes a number to 1-800-656-HOPE, a number for the national sexual assault hotline organized by RAINN.
“I did a solo cover and video of the song when it first came out and was later asked to perform it at CMT’s Next Women of Country event,” Shorr, 23, said of their song choice. “The Next Women franchise is all about creating an environment in Nashville where women support each other, so I called up two of my favorite artists and we figured out this stellar arrangement.”
“We realized after performing it in Kelleigh’s kitchen that the song took on a whole new meaning,” she continued on. “It became part empowerment anthem and part protest song directed at anyone who has ever discounted, disrespected or harassed a woman,” Shorr said. “We stood united on that stage with three incredibly different sounds, coming together to make a statement at a time when women’s rights are at the forefront of the national conversation. I’ve never seen women support each other as much as they are at this point in history. I guess you could say that’s what the world made us do.”
Needless to say, it was the perfect song choice for these three leading ladies and a cover that will stick with us for the long haul. It showcases empowerment as we see clips of the three superstars singing, some behind-the-scenes footage and snapshots of the crowd. Look what you made them do, Taylor. You made them use their voices. Inspiring!
Watch the video from the Women of Country event below: