Susan Gibson & John Lowell

Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson knows all about blessings—and the hard stuff. Nearly three decades ago, she penned “Wide Open Spaces,” a heartfelt wish for independence that became one of the biggest country songs of all time when the Dixie Chicks made it an anthem for dreamers everywhere. While the song took on a life of its own, Gibson remained grounded, carving out a life rich in authenticity, gratitude, and songcraft.

Today, she continues to write and perform songs that shine with hard-won wisdom and radiant hope. Her latest album, The Hard Stuff, produced by Andre Moran, finds Gibson reflecting on love, loss, and resilience with a clear-eyed honesty that transforms pain into light. The collection blends acoustic soul with playful bursts of pop, funk, and even jazz, anchored by Gibson’s lyrical candor and melodic grace.

From her Texas Hill Country home to intimate venues across the nation, Gibson brings her…