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NEW ORLEANS - For the first time in New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival history, women are headlining the event's main stage on opening day - something producer Quint Davis and others say they've been anticipating for months.

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Opening the festival's biggest stage on Friday is New Orleans guitarist and singer songwriter Susan Cowsill, who will be followed throughout the day by singers Kim Carson, (Theresa) Anderson, (Alison) Krauss and (Sheryl) Crow.