Ann Wilson Says There's Still Room For Improvement For Women In Music

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson shares how much the music industry has progressed for women since her early days with Heart, and why she thinks there's still room for improvement. Ann also chats about the cross-country road trip that inspired her new album "Fierce Bliss," and teases plans for Heart's 50th-anniversary celebration next year.
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[@dougc4302]

Ann Wilson is a rock legend and one of the most respected artists of all time. Seeing her in concert is an experience you will never forget. Her version of Alone and her Led Zeppelin performance at the Kennedy Center Honors will never be topped by anyone

[@malo6073]

So good. Love Ann and Heart. The Wilson sisters are amazing.

[@kevinwalsh4652]

The look on the faces of Jones, Plante, and Page at Kennedy Center said it all, they were blown away....if you like, type in Patty Smyth "whole lotta love" David Letterman...I'm 64, grew up when MTV began featuring Scandal, I never knew she was that good👍

[@lobaggins3328]

Truth

[@justintime42000]

Heart also did a great version of Good Vibrations at The Brian Wilson tribute show in 2001 at Radio City! I was there!

[@heathercrates4139]

I concur!

[@marke7441]

The first two albums I bought as a teen were Rumours by Fleetwood Mac and Dreamboat Annie by Heart. Ann Wilson is incredible.

[@kimberlymarrone1727]

Two of the all time best albums for sure! 💃

[@Fulcrum_28]

Wow what 2 incredible albums to have as your first!

[@carolinaromo4379]

Having in mind that Ann doesn’t this do often, I mean this kind of interviews, at least not recently, I think this will be a moment Kelly will remember forever. Ann is a truly icon from Rock and roll history and seeing Kelly with Ann makes me feel so happy and proud!

[@dreamweaver5048]

Sure she has…there’s a few recent ones also.

[@manxuberglider8]

Ann’s done a ton of interviews! Check out YT!! But true, she hasn’t done a round of TV appearances for Fierce Bliss yet.

[@dreamweaver5048]

@@manxuberglider8 lots of videos from her latest concerts. My good friend is in her band and a lot of people have posted on his YT channel.

[@twerkinthecityhuh6340]

#grammar holy shit

[@Rosannasfriend]

She’s done a lot of reasons interviews.

[@luchlim9364]

I just saw her concert last week in Southern California. It was so amazing. She’s still got it and she’s 71yrs old. Wow.

[@angelabest4468]

Oooh she deserved her own hour interview. This was incredible though and I hope Kelly remembers this moment because in 30 years she will be sitting on some young talk show hosts couch talking about her life and what a legend she is.

[@texasmade9090]

Ann is the G.O.A.T !!

[@robertlynch3534]

Ann. You are SO good such a great artist. And you are so easy on my eyes. Since the 70’s. It’s meant as a complement. Your voice. Your beauty your songs. It makes a man tingle. Still does.

[@michellemurphy6473]

I'm sure this was one of the highlights for Kelly....to talk to and sing with one of the greatest voices.

[@michaelcain9324]

Best voice EVER.

[@jeanellrushing5767]

agree!!!

[@SophonsCookieCreations]

EVER.

[@mikesterSTLMO]

Loved you in Dressed to Kill.

[@kimberlymarrone1727]

I literally gasped when I saw Ann Wilson was a guest. Hands down my all-time female rock singer even over Pat Benatar and that's saying a whole heck of a lot! They were the main group I listen to growing up in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Still of course today I still LOVE them!!! She looks fantastic too. 💜

[@AnnaPaul56]

Back in the 70’s this was my OMG band. My first concert was Heart. Ann Wilson was the best female rocker EVER. Love her so much.

[@corilong8412]

Ann Wilson is untouchable and a singing legend!!!

[@lobaggins3328]

She’s a living legend

[@billb6959]

And Wilson is a legend and so is Nancy Wilson too

[@karenporter4227]

Ann was my childhood queen and Kelly is my adult queen. So much emotion seeing both legends together.

[@trinarenae8625]

I’ve always said if I could have chosen my voice, I would have wanted it to be like Ann’s… She’s so amazing!!!

[@rootbox]

Word

[@zaarrd69]

I saw her live with Heart in the early 80's in Vancouver. Ann still has it, just love her. She's the best female rock singer of all time.

[@rootbox]

The PNE?

[@TheDivayenta]

What a beautiful and amazingly gifted artist. Thankyou Nancy and Ann for all the great music and inspiration.

[@forrest2195]

YESSSSSSS. BEST VOICE EVER. I LOVEEEEE ANN WILSON!! I see her EVERY time she comes to town.

[@Marsch928]

Magic man and barracuda are a couple of the greatest rock songs ever made, male or female singer, period.

[@darrylwellman1839]

Heart played at our High School Dance (before they got famous )in Burnaby B.C at Cariboo High .We were so fortunate to have them. Wont ever forget it !❤️👍 Nice to hear you again!!

[@delaIII]

her voice is a national treasure

[@Sarasdad91]

Whitney Houston and Celine Dion are great singers there's no doubt about. But Ann Wilson is the great singer that started before them and is outlasting them all. Great respect to this lady.

[@ruthwhittingham4]

She is there with Stevie Nicks and Stevie Lange as my favourite female vocalists. I’ve followed Ann since the 70s and her voice never falters even with age.

[@alienmoosestudios]

Love Heart and Ann!!!! Sooooooo excited for the new album!

[@brucybabyy7355]

Fierce bliss is amazing

[@alienmoosestudios]

@@brucybabyy7355 I just got it last week. Haunting, edgy, soulful...such an awesome album. It brings you right back to 70's rock!

[@brucybabyy7355]

@@alienmoosestudios i know! and the roger dean art doesn't hurt as well.

[@alienmoosestudios]

@@brucybabyy7355 it's beautiful and cool for sure!

[@ivanmay7890]

It was really nice seeing Kelly Clarkson interview and sing with Ann Wilson, as they are some of my favorite female singers.

[@jillmcnutt7985]

Ann is a Goddess! All hail…

[@virginiakrueger4780]

Yes, she is an amazing woman rocker!!! It was so cool.

[@brookemartin6101]

I can't say that I ever listened to, or got into Heart's music, but not only listening to Ann sing with Kelly, but listening to her talk, I think her singing is pretty Rad, and she seems really down to earth and humble.

[@rictech1325]

Love u Ann … you are an icon !!! And a big part of our history.. tears flow down my face when I watch you sing. Your a godsend.

[@dianacampanelli3250]

I loved Ann Wilson!🤗🌻💕

[@williamdecker3989]

I've seen Heart so many times! Ann is a spectacular flutist as well! I love her!

[@jessicanorene3458]

My two favorite female singers of all time....my heart is so happy!

[@kimdelorme6314]

You both, are incredible ladies! So proud to be in Ann Wilson’s generation in music. Your stairway to heaven, honouring Led Zepplin, was simply goosebumpy and earth shattering! Big respect!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@carairn4201]

I love this woman! I also love Kelly, so seeing Kelly get so excited about interviewing and singing with her is fantastic! Queen of Rock! 💜 👑 💜

[@thesnoopydance645]

Because of Heart i feel i was introduced to what good music really is. Thank you, Ann. Just saw you performing in my town two days ago and i cannot tell you how much you mean to me. Your music was a lifeline for this troubled kid.

[@elmowatson541]

Ann is a tough survivor of quite a hectic life at times. Great to see her again in this great clip. Last time I saw her perform was with Heart on the Queens of Sheba tour back about 8 yrs ago or so and she was really stage fit!

[@Rhettroizms]

Love ann Wilson, simply the best

[@jdrosy4414]

Luv Ann, she has one helluva powerful voice

[@jbt6007]

I love Ann Wilson. She is a rock legend.

[@madelinerene6805]

Love this lady! Heart was and is still amazing!❤️

[@lisamarie15]

Ann is Goddess!

[@David-wu7jj]

So glad Kelly took over for that crazy person She really does an excellent job, great interviews great voice!

[@waynedome5469]

Shes got a rocking great voice, heart awesome band, that stairway tribute was Devine.🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Wow. I saw Heart open for some band I don't even remember back in the 70s. Me and my bff had nosebleed seats in a theater with great acoustics, and we had the album, so we were dancing and singing along in a cloud of cigarette and pot smoke with all the people around us staring. We didn't care. Heart was the hit of our night. And I can't wait to hear this new album.

[@rickgarcia8481]

Well Kelly finally has a guest bigger than she is. Aside from that Ann wilson is a superstar no doubt.

[@jamesmason3552]

My first time hearing Magic Man was on the radio in 75. I've been a fan and bought every song by the Ann and Nancy since. Legends forevermore.

[@momma8954]

MY FAVORITE GROUP !!!

[@TRACEWORLD2]

This was probably Kelly's best and most interesting interview with a total icon. I was with her when Ann started to bash Magic Man I was like hold on don't go there!

[@allisontaylor1818]

Great respect to a legend Kelly

[@rosedzindolet-faith5092]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 😍😍

[@leonardinghram8060]

HEART ROCKS

[@devil_pls]

Ann is the Goat

[@jules4u50]

I love her music and voice!

[@user-rl6ys8ly9q]

I love you Ann Wilson forever! Love you

[@ArchieFatcackie]

One of the greatest rock singers she always come over as such a nice person.

[@cherbear664]

I LOVE Ann Wilson & Heart!! I miss them it’s great to see her!! Yes I agree she should come back and do a hour show!!

[@gabrielparadis5895]

She is very nice person I love met her

[@feliciashea3506]

I saw heart many times during the late seventies and eighties To me this woman has one of the best voices in music and she's sitting next to the other 1..

[@SisterGoldenHair111]

They broke down barriers in there time. They were the only girl rock and roll band at that time!! ❤⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️

[@JDoe001]

Ann Wilson is the only female who has done justice to a Metallica song! Oh to talk with her! I’m so jealous….🥰

[@SophonsCookieCreations]

💎ANN WILSON👑 There is no other Whitney. 👑. There is no other Celine. 👑. There is no other Tina Turner. 👑. There is no other Aretha. 👑. These women are legends of our time. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@lt7378]

I saw Heart a few years ago, and was so disappointed they didn’t sing my favorite song, Magic Man. I know why now 😞.

[@user-ew7xg5kp6i]

Her voice is even ❤️ so beautiful when she is talking. There is room for women in music for improvement. Even now music industry is so focus on selling, marketing and packaging the artists to fulfill the job and to compete on the charts. Ann Wilson and sister are the example of those true artists have the depth, natural talents and music productions were focus on singing quality and deep emotions. Name any Heart song that you think that is not meet for the criteria. None. Its a great informative interview by a great interviewer Kelly herself is also a fabulous singer who can related to the topic and right questions and answers 🎉

[@typeviic1]

Anne is an incredible artist.

[@jordanhanks]

Really great interview. LOVED this one KC and Anne.

[@marklarson601]

A heart gig with the original members would be epic. Ann played Mistral Wind with Roger Fisher last year. They both still got it

[@clutchcarabelli8054]

Of all the great Rock voices I saw live as a teenager in the 80s like Klaus Meine and Ronnie James Dio they were all a distant second to Ann Wilson

[@meld2584]

LoVE ANN!! :) ALWAYS HAVE!

[@AdrianaDiGeronimo]

My sister and I had a "rock band" (a joke) when we were little and I keep telling her heart is like us but level: ultra music God, higher than stratosphere and international space station combined all together lol! What a voice, she is waaay beyond talented and yet so down to earth❤

[@allisontaylor1818]

I love HEART

[@Diana-ze8wu]

I love you both so much 💗💗💗

[@cynthiamoon1880]

OMG IM DYING !!!!! THIS INTERVIEW BLEW MY MIND. HOLLLLLYYYY

[@giuseppemuia4583]

Ann Wilson grazie di esistere ❤

[@user-zs5zu1sl8y]

10 ann wilson world best woman rock song ann is legends❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-vz3ih8yo8d]

i love you ann.........

[@matthewcampbell7985]

Is one of my mother's favorites ann Wilson from heart back in 1986 same year my parents are married these dreams come out alongside her sister Nancy.

[@bonniethompson2019]

I love her! ❤️

[@kimmendez33]

My 2 favorite vocalist 😍😍😍😍

[@irenebaldwin8933]

I loved this ❤️🙂👍🏼 I had a similar experience as Kelly Clarkson, too, I saw Heart perform in 1977? on their Little Queen tour in Largo Md, and Wow it was Huge for me because I didn't know that "we" (women) could do that ! I didn't know women could blast audiences from the stage as lead singers and no bikini and writing their own songs, and it was hard rock !! That concert was an Empowering experience for me - it moved me! I was 17 years old. 🙂

[@susiehollabaugh1923]

I luv this lady just so beautiful luv you Ann

[@TeXXicJA]

YASSSSS! ❤🧡💛💚💙🤎🖤🤍

[@shmookins]

An amazing voice with an amazing voice.

[@bon6461]

She is so pretty. Look how young her hands look.

[@quistunes]

Awesome singer interviewed by awesome singer.

[@kellyshamrock5011]

If you want, something to play with, go and find yourself a toy…. I love Ann!! Grew up with Heart. Best female rock and roll band of all time!! 🎤🎤🎸🎹

[@mulvey0731]

Ann sang to me once at the Superdome in New Orleans. I know it sounds stupid, but I was walking across the infield with two beers while they were playing (Magic Man), and we made eye contact like I knew what she was saying. She stopped me in my tracks for a good 30 seconds. She was a woman that could do that to a guy.

[@auralfixxation6702]

I still remember all those years ago when I heard Barracuda and wondered why more women are not in rock bands like this. Of course, now I get why there wasn't back then but Heart definitely started something. And now we have amazing women vocalist fronting heavy rock bands like SPIRITBOX and JINJER. 😊

[@crixus5885]

What a legend !

[@garyleesjukejoint9510]

Ann taking over for Kelly on The Voice would have been sweet.

[@nextleveljourney6612]

would’VE - 😉

[@Dcw-rp6ib]

I went to a party and they were playing Barracuda and from then on I was hooked.

[@doglover19601]

She looks fantastic!

[@Jumbaride]

Take a shot of whiskey every time Kelly says "like".

[@ethandaily9821]

This is when Before Ann Wilson Join a Collab with A Metal Band Disturbed for a song “Don’t Tell Me” For Disturbed’s new album Divisive

[@pissingelk]

Ann Wilson is the queen of Rock Music...period. Her career with Heart is crazy and her and Nancy performing Stairway to Heaven at The Kennedy Center in front of Led Zeppelin is the best! There is a new female fronted band called The Warning that I am sure she would love because they are rock and roll at it's finest. 3 sisters from Mexico who just tear it up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqqlIZupdmjebs Kelly show have them on her show because they will be world famous in short order.

[@tracytrunn5625]

That was the BEST !!!!!!

[@paulpokigo8739]

Love Ann's look. Longer hair. Braids. Glasses

[@mikerobertson2402]

I hate that Ann really doesn't care to play the Heart stuff from the 80's! If I listen to Heart it's usually from that decade. Good Stuff!!

[@mylienthan4966]

Hi Kelly 🌼💙🌼💙💝💖

[@dvorahscott9716]

So amazing #soIncredible

[@sondrasix1668]

💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@kellyanndean9374]

Magic man is a song that I actually sing for karaoke and nobody wants to go up after me. Because I sound like Ann Wilson..