CBC Feature: Success, Sexism and Making it in Music
“Q: What is one of the most hilarious, awful, bizarre and/or triumphant moments you’ve had as a woman in the music business?
Terri Clark: For some reason, I managed to come in second place in an online poll that Playboy magazine did, asking which female country artist readers wanted to see naked. I believe Shania was first. I remember the day the offer from the magazine came in for the cover, and a cheque that would have taken me the equivalent of two years on a bus touring to earn. I deliberated over what was more important, as anybody would. In the end, I felt that baring it all wasn’t necessary, and what’s between a woman’s ears is as important as what’s between anything else on her body, and I wanted to maintain the image I had already established and not have that overshadowed. To empower women to be who they are — even if it is being a tomboy, was way more important than any paycheque.
So I did not take the offer. But the bizarre part was the back and forth with my male manager (who never discussed personal things with clients) about whether or not certain parts of my anatomy could be “negotiated.” Makes me laugh to think about it to this day.”
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Terry you are more beautiful than all of them and good for you keeping it classy ! Money isnt everything!
Teri you were awesome in Trail last night!! I have never seen you live and you are one incredible entertainer. Loved your guitar with our Canadian Flag. You are beautiful(great smile), funny and I can’t wait to listen to your new album. I am so grateful you came to Trail to share your music.
Loren
Declining the offer was a nice display of integrity-hard to find these days. Thanks for not prompting me to buy my first playboy…….Love your music and style.
” To Thine own self be True”
Thank You Terri for showing the real you…..I am so proud to be a Fan and fellow Canadian…..Hats off to you!!
Have always loved your music, saw you tonight first time live in Vernon, you were awesome. Only thing was it was too loud to understand the words. Good thing I knew most of them. Would have been nicer if it was a little lower. Thanks for the great job you did. It was hubby’s Xmas present & my “B” day present. Thoroughly enjoys bits from the Classics! Is it any wonder…..65 today!
You chose well, Grasshopper! We love you for it! See you soon in Brockville.
Well said Terri. Forget the rest and
Stay with the best..your awesome
Well said Well said Terri..forget the rest..go with the best and do it with class..your awesomr
“What’s between a woman’s ears is as important as what’s between anything else on her body”
You hit the nail right on the head! And for anybody to even think you’d entertain this offer isn’t is in poor taste.
As I would be, I’m sure you flattered!
DONT DO IT ITS NOT RIGHT ITS KIND OF TRASHY
I said you were a classy lady…here’s the proof!!!
From your interviews and the things you’ve posted on Facebook, I’m not surprised you didn’t pose. I’m sure the money was tempting, but your great reputation and good name are worth so much more. I’m glad you stayed who you are and not a two dimensional pin up.
Well Terri, i have to take my hat off to you…that is really a decent, motivating thing to hear. You have pride in yourself and you dont want to “bare it all”. that is your choice and you stuck to it, i admire you for not letting the money be a factor in making you “sell your principles” as some people would..I always knew you had class and a shitload of “hutspa”…you rock girl…keep it up…and just for the record….even though you refused, part of me is a little disappointed…i would have loved a peak at the “real” Terri Clark….lol…just fuckin with ya……love ya Terri…Pete
Way to go Terri.Proud of Your Stand. Years ago I had an offer to go to NY City for a picture layout and I declined.
Very few women make it without degrading of oneself.. expecting women to do what most men don’t have to prove themselves.. I’ve enjoyed your music and your attitude has my attention..
To empower women to be who they are — even if it is being a tomboy, was way more important than any pay cheque …
those words need no explanation..hugs TERRI.. btw enjoyed your show in Sactown..see ya soon <
That alone speaks volumes and is such an encouragement! Thank you for being who you are and a strong person!!!
Thank you.
You are way too classy for that.