Such a uniquely Southern pedigree fits nicely with her traditional country sound. Check out her MySpace.com page and listen to "Balls to Be a Woman," which was recorded by Rodney Crowell, and "Always Tomorrow," written by her husband Tim Carroll (who also wrote "If I Could," which was covered by Kasey Chambers as a B-side for the single "True Colours").

I've been listening to her albums "This Side of the Moon" and "Hey Y'All" and I will testify that Elizabeth is real country -  not that poppy neo-country stuff that passes for country these days. And she's way sexier than that phony Shaniqua Train.

 Anyway, here's 5?s w/ Elizabeth Cook:

1) Who taught you how to play guitar?

My mama, myself, my husband and anybody who plays slow enough for me to be able to pick up on what they're doing.

2) What was your first public performance?

Mama Jo's Jamboree in Fruitland Park Fla. I was 4. It made the paper. I wore white tights and black patent leather shoes and sang Ronnie Milsaps "I'm Having Daydreams about Night Things".


3) What would your dream job be if you couldn't be a performer?

Paid Housewife.

4) Who do you most want to jam or write with?

I'd like to jam with Jerry Lee Lewis or Chuck Berry or Vestal Goodman or Marty Stuart...depends on the mood of the moment. I prefer to write by myself though have certainly had some pleasurable experiences writing with others.

5) Do you write songs looking in the mirror or out the window?

Lord no! I have to close my eyes or stare off somewhere...not looking for outside stimulation at that point...I'm to easily distracted. Trying to get in the trance and pull it all from within. I seem to be best recalling visions and memories of the past that I'm somehow randomly reflecting upon in a musical and spontaneous way. But it's not methodical...It's such a strange muse...