| Dyann
Woody Releases Debut Solo Album My Softer Side by:
Michael
Woody FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nashville, TN--October 3, 2005--Who knew that this
country singer was really a closet chanteuse? Dyann Woody
makes a seamless transition from Yee Haw to
Ooh La La. She not only has the voice of an
angelic siren, but what will amaze you even more is just
how easy and pleasing her music is to listen to. She
reaches across many genres and meshes elements of
70s singer/songwriter style, jazz, blues and
pop with the art of a well-crafted lyric.
Although this is Dyanns first solo album, she has
shared musical success with her husband as part of the
Country Music Group, The Woodys. Their debut album on
Rounder Records went #1 on the Americana charts; they
were voted the Top County Vocal Duo at the International
Music News Awards and have received worldwide critical
acclaim for all three of their albums. However, there was
still a part of Dyann that was musically unfulfilled. She
wanted to write songs that expressed all of the emotions
and experiences that she and other women have had in
their lives in relationship to men. Dyann also wanted to
use the full range of her voice bringing into play the
years that she studied voice, classical music and jazz.
So, inspired by Norah Jones record, Come Fly Away, Dyann
felt her time had come. She began writing songs for her
own album drawing from earlier musical influences of the
artists she loved like Billy Holliday and Bonnie Raitt.
My Softer Side is a soulful and heartfelt musical
offering that not only highlights great songwriting but
her sweet & sultry vocals along with the stellar
talents of Rick Vito (Bonnie Raitt, Fleetwood Mac), Barry
Walsh (Shania Twain), Dave Pomeroy (Trisha Yearwood) and
Steve Turner (Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton). Dyanns
very talented husband, Michael Woody, not only
co-produced the album but played trumpet on it as well.
He oversaw the entire project and brought to bear his
expertise in songwriting (he is a #1 ASCAP songwriter)
and encouraged Dyanns Softer Side to be expressed
through her singing. Pat Hutchinson of Warner Chappell
Studios put the final icing on the cake as associate
producer and engineer.
I have to admit, I loved this album, every single
song. Now how often do you hear someone say that? I would
be willing to bet, not nearly enough. This CD is the most
down to earth and real expression of artistry you will
ever find in recorded music. - Keith
MuzikMan Hannaleck-MuzikReviews.com
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