Deborah Allen is one of those rare artists who forged their own path to success and ended up building a world-class career in the process. An extraordinarily talented singer, songwriter,producer and performer, Deborah’s unique abilities as an artist maybe matched only by her enthusiasm and creativity as an individual. It is that formidable combination of spirit and talent that keeps the Grammy-nominated entertainer in demand. With her latest album, The Art OfDreaming, Deborah Allen’s music remains as smart, witty and sexy as ever.“I was born singing,” Allen asserts. “I guess it would be hard to pinpoint exactly when my career in music became a full-on pursuit, but I’d say by the time I was eighteen I was sure that music was what I wanted, so I forged ahead! There was no Plan B in sight.”Fortunately, after arriving in Nashville, plan A began to unfold in grand fashion. Although most often associated with her signature smash, “Baby I Lied,” the true measure of Deborah’s influence in contemporary music is underscored by the hit singer’s diverse radio success. Songs like “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” “I Hurt For You,” “Rock Me,” “If You’re Not Gonna Love Me,” “Wrong Side Of Love,” and “Break These Chains” are just a few of the singles that made their way up theCountry, Pop or AC charts during her career. “Baby I Lied” confirmed the idea that an artist could have success in different formats with the same song, a precedent that would prove to be years ahead of the crossover trends of today. “Baby I Lied” not only appealed to Country and Pop radio listeners, earning multiple BMI Million Air-Play Awards in the process, but it also resulted in a pair of Grammy nominations for the Delta songstress, one as a vocalist and one as a songwriter. Ironically, songwriting has often been the most overlooked aspect of Deborah’s career, yet literally hundreds of artists have benefited from her abundant catalog of material. With more than 2,000 compositions published, Deborah’s songs have been recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McIntyre, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Janie Fricke, John Conlee, Isaac Hayes, Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Fleetwood Mac and more.Her songs have been featured on several major motion picture soundtracks, such as Coyote Ugly, River Rat, Clinton and Nadine, as well as in River Phoenix’s final film, The Thing Called Love. Recently Deborah’s Christmas classic, “Rockin’ Little Christmas” was featured in Reba McIntyre and John Schneider’s Lifetime film,“Christmas In Tune.”Deborahhas toured the world numerous times and continues to deliver engaging performances that incorporate her inimitable sense of theater, showmanship and energy.With her latest release, The Art of Dreaming” Deborah experiences the best of all worlds from the writing, recording and production, marrying her creative gifts into an engaging, cohesive 12-song package that honors her rich tapestry of musical experiences. She co-wrote every track on the album and says songwriting is “the foundation that has sustained my career.” Throughout her phenomenal journey of hits and accomplishments in every facet of her career, Deborah remains true to her vision. From her discovery by Roy Orbison, to her friendship with Shel Silverstein, her classic duets with Jim Reeves and George Jones, to her work with Prince,and her latest release, “The Art Of Dreaming,” Deborah creates art entirely on her own terms. With a distinguished career built on success after success as a performer, songwriter and producer, the dynamic Delta singer from Memphis, has no plans of slowing down anytime soon.That’s simply not Deborah Allen’s style.
