28. Gale Woolems; Singer / Songwriter

Gale Woolems is a singer-songwriter from Evansville, Indiana. Having written poetry for most of her life, she turned to songwriting nearly three decades ago after wowing friends and family with her voice. Known as “G” to her grandkids, she has written hundreds of original songs and once performed them locally at spots like Goldie’s and The St. Joe Inn, as well as in Nashville at the Bluebird Café and during Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) events. At 75, she spends her days with her family and continues to write songs with honesty, heart, and a deep respect for the craft that’s inspired her throughout life.

Recorded on November 20, 2025 at Wally Opus Sound Studios in Evansville, Indiana.
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