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n. (context chiefly US South English) A woman who exemplifies both traditional femininity as well as an uncommon fortitude.
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Steel Magnolia was an American country music duo that won season two of the television talent show Can You Duet. The duo consisted of Meghan Linsey and her fiance, Joshua Scott Jones. After becoming the top winner on the show, the duo signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records, and released its debut single " Keep On Lovin' You" in August 2009, which was a Top 10 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Steel Magnolia — EP is a 5-song extended play released on February 23, 2010, by country music duo Steel Magnolia. The EP features the duo's debut single, " Keep On Lovin' You", which has reached the Top 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It also features the song "Ooh La La" which they performed on Can You Duet. Also included are two additional live cover songs, " I Need You" (originally performed by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill), and " Fast as You", originally sung by Dwight Yoakam.
Steel Magnolia is the self-titled and only studio album from country music duo Steel Magnolia. The album was released on January 11, 2011, via Big Machine Records. Prior to the release of the album, the duo released an extended play titled Steel Magnolia — EP on February 23, 2010.
The album features each of Steel Magnolia's three singles: " Keep On Lovin' You", " Just By Being You (Halo and Wings)" and " Last Night Again". The first two singles both reached the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, while the third single was released on December 6, 2010.
"Homespun Love", a song co-written by Keith Urban, was originally recorded by him as a member of American band The Ranch, in 1997.
Usage examples of "steel magnolia".
McQueen, you've been valiant, but it is now time for you to retire to Blackwood Manor and reign in state as the irrepressibly entertaining steel magnolia which we all know you to be.