06/24/2026
As our Celebration of Women in Music enters its final week, we're reminded that music history is bigger, richer, and more interconnected than we sometimes realize.
Over the past month, we've explored the lives and legacies of artists like Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Lucinda Williams, Allison Russell, Molly Tuttle, and Debbie Harry. Along the way, we discovered that influence doesn't always follow a straight line.
One artist inspires another. A song finds new meaning in the next generation. The ripple spreads outward.
We learned that some of the most important figures in music history worked behind the scenes. We rediscovered familiar artists through fresh ears. And we celebrated the women who have shaped every corner of music – as performers, songwriters, instrumentalists, innovators, and storytellers.
At The Avenue, that's what we hoped this month would do – not simply celebrate artists, but help listeners hear the connections and discover the stories behind the songs Because once you know the story, you can't quite hear the music the same way again.
Thanks for joining us on this journey. We hope you've rediscovered old favorites, found a few new ones, and maybe even followed a few musical threads you hadn't noticed before. After all, every song has a story. And there are always more stories to tell.
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The Avenue's Celebration of Women in Music is presented by Community First Credit Union with additional support from Women's Health Specialists in Appleton and Neenah.
