The Meaning Behind The Highwomen’s Inclusive “Crowded Table”

Cillea Houghton

September 26, 2023

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The Highwomen–the supergroup of Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires–delivered a hopeful message when they included “Crowded Table” on their self-titled 2019 debut album. The song was released as a single and serves as the band’s mission statement that was destined for the group even before it was fully formed.

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