LEWISTON — Country singer Elizabeth Cook, praised for the honesty of her lyrics and her wide stylistic range, will perform Thursday, Nov. 11, at Bates College.

Cook has toured worldwide and hosts a morning radio show, “Elizabeth Cook’s Apron Strings,” on Sirius XM’s Outlaw Country channel.

Born in rural Florida, Cook began singing and playing guitar at a young age. In 2002, she released her major label debut, “Hey Y’All,” on Warner Brothers. The record included the song “Dolly” in which Cook playfully seeks advice from country star Dolly Parton.

Cook’s five studio albums also include “This Side of the Moon” and the Rodney Crowell-produced “Balls.”

Her most recent record, this year’s “Welder,” pays tribute to her father, a welder who learned to play bass in prison. Many of the songs are inspired by family experiences, and the record features appearances by Dwight Yoakam, Crowell and Buddy Miller.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Advance tickets are $12, $8 for students and seniors; tickets will be $15/$10 at the door. For more information, call 786-6135 or visit [email protected].