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American country music singer-songwriter known for her 1990s breakthrough hit "Strawberry Wine". Deana Carter, born January 4, 1966, in Nashville, Tennessee, is an American country music artist. Daughter of renowned session guitarist Fred Carter Jr., she rose to fame with her 1996 debut album "Did I Shave My Legs for This?", propelled by the multi-week #1 single "Strawberry Wine". The album achieved multi-platinum status. Carter co-wrote most of her material, blending traditional country with contemporary pop influences. Despite the massive success of her debut, subsequent albums faced challenges in replicating that level of commercial dominance. She took a significant break from recording after her third album, returning later as an independent artist, continuing to release music and tour.

• Deana Carter is the daughter of Fred Carter Jr., a highly influential Nashville session guitarist known as "The Deacon" who played on countless hits for artists like Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, and Roy Orbison.
• Despite her deep Nashville roots and father's connections, Carter faced significant initial resistance from major record labels. She famously financed and recorded demos of "Strawberry Wine" and "We Danced Anyway" herself before Capitol Nashville finally signed her.
• "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" was a massive crossover success, selling over 5 million copies in the US and topping both the country and Top Country Albums charts. "Strawberry Wine" won the CMA Award for Single of the Year in 1997.
• After her initial success, Carter took a notable hiatus from recording between 2003 and 2005. During this time, she focused on raising her son and even briefly studied law, though she ultimately returned to music.
• Frustrated with the major label system, Carter founded her own independent label, Little Nugget Records, in 2007 to release her subsequent albums like "The Chain" and "Southern Way of Life", giving her greater creative control.