with Czech country singer Michal Tučný. In 1991, Rattlesnake became the first American country performer to sign a recording contract with Sony Music Japan. She expressed relief at the agreement, mentioning that "it's always been a hassle because they can never put me in a slot. What bin does the record store use for my records? ... When I signed with Sony Japan and they put me in their world music department, for the first time I felt free and understood." She and her husband moved to Southern Spain, where they remained for 30 years. In Andalusia she immersed herself in the lives and music of Gypsies and Flamenco. Music Rattlesnake has recorded music and performed live on every continent except Oceania In her career, she has recorded in over ten languages, including Czech, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, Maya, German, Chinese, Arabic and English. Many of her songs contain a political message. She says that "Songs are so important to make a statement on issues, and that's how I have used my music. Life is just full of objections, especially when you are a woman." In this vein, she has recorded songs for the Civil Rights Movement, for women's rights, and against the Vietnam War. Albums Rattlesnakes and Rusty Water (1980) Rattlesnake Annie and the Last Cowboy (1983, by Supraphon, Czechoslovakia) Czech title: Anka Chřestýš & Poslední Kovboj. Recorded by Rattlesnake Annie, Michal Tučný & Tučňáci ("Penguins") Rattlesnake's first platinum album Country Livin' (1985) Rattlesnake Annie (1987) Indian Dreams (1989) Rattlesnake Annie Sings Hank Williams (1990) Painted Bird (1992) Crossroads (1992) Adios Last Cowboy (1995, by Sony Czech Republic) Troubadour (1995) Some Stories Never End (1997) Southern Discomfort (2002) I Ride Alone (2002) Rattlesnake Annie Sings Willie Nelson (2004) The Best of Rattlesnake Annie (2006) International Fusion Project (2009) featuring Caroline Perry World Full of Love (2012) Charts discography Albums Singles Footnotes References External links Rattlesnake Annie homepage 1941 births Living people American women country singers American country singer-songwriters Singer-songwriters from Tennessee Country musicians from Tennessee 21st-century American women