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Robert K. Oermann Reviews Kansas In Dec. Issue of Music Row's "RowFax"

DISClaimer – Amy Chappell, Come On Down!
by Robert K. Oermann
(Robert Oermann is the dean of Nashville’s music writers and columnist for Music Row Magazine)

For the first time in I can’t remember when, the Discovery Award and the Disc of the Day are going to the same person. Amy Chappell, come on down!

AMY CHAPPELL/Kansas
Writer: Chappell; Producer: Dave Brainard/Amy Chappell; Publisher: Amy Chappell, ASCAP; AC (track)

Chappell melted millions of male hearts as a contestant on the debut season of Nashville Star. Now she joins John Arthur Martinez, Miranda Lambert, Buddy Jewell and Brandon Silvera as a alumnus with her own CD. This lilting title tune tells you everything you need to know about her talents as a sweetly expressive folk-country writer, a producer of exquisite taste and a vocalist of warmth and emotional depth. This whole collection is a keeper. She has spent much of the past year as a regular performer at The Wildhorse Saloon—the next time she’s there, you should be, too.

Amy Chappell Releases New Album; Kansas

NASHVILLE, TN – Amy Chappell of season one Nashville Star fame, recently released her latest CD project, Kansas. Orders are currently being accepted at Amychappell.com and at myspace.com/amychappell. Sound bytes of the newly released tracks are also available at myspace.com/amychappell and, based on the number of plays for each, the album is hitting a chord with fans that is right on key!

Known for her poignant lyrics and powerful voice, Chappell has delivered her second album and what is quite possibly her strongest effort so far. The album provides something for everyone, from hard-driving country-rock beats to a few well-placed tear-jerker ballads.

Chappell once again proves that her vocal ability and range is a force to be reckoned with, from the soft breathy quality of "What I'd Do" to the commanding growl in "Makin' Hay". Her spectacular voice and beautiful pitch effortlessly transports her listeners, drawing them in for, what promises to be, another great ride.

Lyrically, Chappell has widened her scope while still delivering what her fans have come to expect and appreciate, writing three and co-writing four of the 11 tracks. Chappell comes out swinging with the first track, displaying the inner strength of a woman in, "Leaving Memphis Alone". "Shame on Love" along with the acoustic ballad "A Lot To Lose" provides vintage Chappell heartbreak for her long-time fans. The title track "Kansas" takes the listener back to the simpler days of youth with expertly crafted poetic verse; reminiscent of a James Taylor song with a harmonic twist, the listener can almost feel the gentle sway of the porch swing.

Chappell has delivered a stellar sophomore project that speaks to inner growth and should leave her fans impatiently waiting for whatever comes next.