Now I Know - Lari White - 1994 - (Album - Wishes)
I always loved this song, and the late Lari White (pronounced Lori). In the 1990's she joined the fray as a terrific vocalist during country's most competitive and successful decade. I was working in Lakeland, Florida at the time doing mornings at WPCV, and she was from nearby Dunedin, Florida so we knew who she was very well. She's a great example of the fact there's only so many slots, and not everyone has the huge 20 year career, but in her case it was not for lack of talent. She could sing with anyone, was very likeable with striking beauty. She won a talent show on The Nashville Network at the time, You Can Be A Star. The few singles she released were all pretty darn good, there was just so much talent coming out every weeks it seemed. That's My Baby #10, was a great song in addition to this from the remarkable Wishes album, which was certified gold. But this song was the one that really broke through and went top 5. But she was far more talented than just these solo songs. She was a great songwriter and producer for many like Toby Keith, Billy Dean and others. She was a stage actress and was the sculptor in the Tom Hanks movie, Cast Away that he returns the FedEx package to after being away on the island for many years. Sadly, Lari White died in 2018 of cancer at the age of 52. I have to admit, I was very sad when she passed and it still makes me sad to think about. Such a talent and gone way too soon. Get to know, the amazing, Lari White.
