Lee Ann Womack and Aubrie Sellers Visit Shelter Dogs for Mother’s Day Special Episode of The Pupdate

For this edition of The Pupdate, we’ve teamed up with MuttNation Foundation to shine a light on shelter dogs that are often overlooked. In honor of Mother’s Day, Lee Ann Womack and her daughter, Aubrie Sellers, joined us at the Williamson County Animal Center to spend some time with two lovable adoptable pups, Flint, a 2-year-old mixed breed male, and Haberdasher, an 8-month-old black mixed breed, both of whom are hoping to find their forever families. These two are among the least likely to be adopted, but as Lee Ann and Aubrie found out, they have just as much love to give. 

As the dogs soaked up the fresh air and sunshine, the mother-daughter duo opened up about their close bond, their musical family, and Aubrie’s childhood as Womack balanced life in the spotlight with motherhood.

On the gorgeous spring day, they first reflected on their love for dogs as they recalled a moment Lee Ann rescued a dog from the side of the road in Texas. 

“We named him Wilson because we found him on Wilson Street,” Aubrie explained. 

They even had small Yorkies at one point, who would join them on the tour bus.

“We had those and cats and then rescue dogs. And I mean, it was just … We had a lot of animals,” Lee Ann laughed. 

The conversation eventually shifted from pets to life on the road and the realities of raising a family while building a successful career in country music, something Lee Ann Womack knows firsthand. 

While the “I Hope You Dance” singer was reaching major milestones in country music, earning multiple ACM and CMA Awards, and even a Grammy along the way, she was also navigating life as a mother on the road with two young daughters, Aubrie and Anna.  

“I had planned on doing that from the get- go, homeschooling, taking them on the bus and all that kind of thing. There’s some things I’d do different if I could go back now. I mean, I don’t know. I mean, she’s very kind in how great it all was and everything. I’m not sure it was, for her, always so great. It sounds cool to be on a tour bus,” she admitted, honestly. “And so sometimes I look back and I think, why did I do that? I should have been a stay at home mom. Instead, I was a stay on the bus mom. But I mean, everybody’s lives are different for different reasons. And we’ve certainly had a great life and we’ve had a lot of fun.”

This sparked memories from Aubrie’s childhood, when she was homeschooled and would often join Lee Ann on tour. They shared a wild story involving Tim McGraw rescuing them from a bus fire while Lee Ann was out on tour with George Strait.

“I was on the bus and you were in the back getting ready and someone popped up and was like, ‘Get off the bus. There’s a fire.’ And it was Tim McGraw,” Aubrie revealed. 

Thinking back to that day, Lee Ann added, “It was so hot in Texas and all those buses were lined up out in the parking lot and it was in the middle of the summer and literally on fire. And Tim was like, ‘Get off now.’”

“He saved our lives,” Aubrie added. 

Growing up in a deeply musical family, with her mother, Lee Ann Womack, her father, singer-songwriter Jason Sellers, and her stepfather, acclaimed producer Frank Liddell, Aubrie Sellers was surrounded by music from the very beginning. Lee Ann says she knew it was only a matter of time before she caught the music bug herself. She recalls Aubrie tagging along to songwriting sessions, attending shows, and sitting in on meetings, getting a front-row seat to what life in the music industry really looks like behind the scenes. 

“She was just completely immersed in it. So she did not go into this blind. She knew what she was getting into…So I had no hesitation.”  

Now, Lee Ann gets to step back and be a fan, watching her daughter’s career continue to grow and take off in her own right.

“It’s fun to watch her now doing her own thing,” she says of Aubrie. “And I get to come and be the mom. That’s my favorite.” 

Aubrie just released her new concept album, Attachment Theory, which leans into her unique blend of rock, pop, and country.  

Of the project, Aubrie shared, “I think that this record does push sonically further rock, but my voice and my songwriting are pretty country, I think, and will always have that influence just because that’s what I grew up around and love as well.” 

She paired the release with a podcast diving into the subject of Attachment Theory. 

“I felt like not only can songs help us on an emotional level, but I wanted to talk more on a practical level like you would with a friend about relationships and the struggles you go through. So this is the first time I’ve done a project that’s comprehensive like this and pairs both of those things,” she explained. 

When Lee Ann and Aubrie aren’t on the road or working on new music, you will likely find them at home. 

“We’re homebodies,” Aubrie said. 

“We both always have our nose in a book,” Lee Ann added. 

Admitting they are both very “introverted people,” they agreed that home is where you’ll find them enjoying time together when they have the chance. 

Black dogs like Flint and Haberdasher, along with senior dogs, are often some of the most overlooked in shelters despite having just as much love to give. If you’re considering adding a new member to your family, both are still available for adoption. More information can be found HERE and HERE.