The Corn Sisters
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
Key people | Neko Case, Carolyn Mark |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
The Corn Sisters were an alternative country pair originating from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, established in 1998 by musicians Neko Case and Carolyn Mark. Prior to forming the duo, Case had released her solo debut album, The Virginian (1997), while Mark had recorded six albums with her previous group, The Vinaigrettes.
Career
Initially recognized as an energetic touring duo, The Corn Sisters built their following by performing in intimate settings such as coffeehouses and smaller venues. Their audience broadened significantly after they served as the opening act for Richard Buckner. A live album recorded at Seattle's "Hattie’s Hat" in May 1998 was issued by Mint Records in 2000 under the title The Other Women. Although critical responses were varied, Allmusic highlighted the album's captivating blend of country twang and bold attitude.
In 2001, the duo contributed three tracks to Mint Records' compilation Team Mint Volume Two—one performed together as The Corn Sisters, with additional contributions from Carolyn Mark and Her Roommates and Neko Case and Her Boyfriends as solo projects. They also participated in the 2002 compilation A Tribute to the Soundtrack to Robert Altman's Nashville, offering three songs both collectively and individually.
Even though regular performances by Case and Mark as The Corn Sisters ended in 2002, they joined forces with Kelly Hogan to produce music for the 2004 documentary Lipstick and Dynamite.