Elizabeth Cook/Derek Hoke

Given that country outlaws tend to be men (think Willie and Waylon and Merle), it’s refreshing to see singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook garner some attention. She’s cut from the same musical cloth. With her new album, Exodus of Venus, she delivers another collection of personal songs. This time, they document the tumultuous past six years of life. The tracks reference deaths, a divorce and personal hardships, including a battle with addiction. Cook, who’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry over 400 times, hosts her own Sirius XM show on the Outlaw Country station and has worked with everyone from Jason Isbell to Steve Earle and John Prine. She's a veteran performer so expect the new songs to really sizzle at tonight's show. (Niesel)