Michael, never mind Alison Krauss. Sure, she has great midrange but only a 10 foot soundstage and average image. Now here's a couple of real ladies for you. 30 foot wide with deep and tall stage and more images than most senior audiophiles can handle.

https://youtu.be/0ir1qkPXPVM

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated