Gail Davies is an American singer/songwriter and the first female record producer in the history of country music. She is the daughter of country singer Tex Dickerson and the sister of songwriter Ron Davies…..as she established herself as a successful singer and songwriter during the 1970’s and 1980’s….scoring numerous Top 10 and Top 20 Billboard hits. She was one of country music’s most influential artists….becoming the genre’s first female record producer. She has been cited as a role model for other female singers, including Suzy Bobbuss, Kathy Mattea, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Pam Tillis. In this video piece from her live performance at Austin City Limits….Gail sings Blue Heartache & Taking My Bucket Down To the South Road.
