Maverick Magazine (UK)
Sep. 2011 Issue
Shawna Russell album review
by David Knowles
* * * *4 stars (out of 5)
by David Knowles
* * * *4 stars (out of 5)
When I reviewed Shawna’s debut album GODDESS back in 2008 I said that she was destined for the top, still trying to get that big break on American country radio and to loosen the grip of the major label acts in Nashville hopefully this, her sophomore album may be able to do both. With all songs written or co-written by Shawna this is a very good CD showing off her songwriting talents as well as her extremely powerful and quite delightful voice. Ballads such as the gorgeous Carry Me Away show off her sweeter vocal style, whereas the lively country line dancer Sounds Like A Party has her in a more raunchy vocal mood. Vocally Shawna is right up there with the big stars such as LeAnn Rimes and Martina McBride, all she needs is that little touch of luck and for American radio and Nashville in general to open their eyes and notice this mighty fine talent.
