Here is record company news about Chely Wright's new album produced by Rodney

http://publicity.vanguardrecords.com.ph ... om/?p=1427

I read this article this morning. It was very interesting. I don't know her, but, this latest work of hers has definitely got me interested.

We've all been waiting around here for this to come out, haven't we? With news of her book, that's probably why it's taken so long. I must say, though, she must of turned out that book mighty fast. We haven't been waiting that long.

I really feel compelled to getting both.

You see my avatar, don't you? Do you know who she is? She really was somebody who made a huge impact on our society, our iconic culture, but, who was also swallowed up by it. I don't forget her message. I don't forget my message.

Amazon.com have an exclusive version of Chely's album comprising the CD + a bonus DVD containing the following :-

Bonus DVD contains ~45 minutes of video content including:
-"My Life" - An 8 minute featurette that profiles Chely at home and on the road with friends and family.
-"The Making of `Lifted Off the Ground'" - A 20 minute documentary on the making of the new album. Includes in-the-studio footage, informal interviews with band members and producer Rodney Crowell, as well as very early performances of the songs on the album.
-"I Have the Coolest Job" - 10 minute featurette on the "professional" side of Chely Wright. From photo shoots to performing for the troops, a glimpse at what it's like to be Chely Wright, country star

The price of this exclusive set is $13.99 (same for CD only version).

Amazon.com & Amazon.co.uk have a bonus track 'Don't Look Down' on their digital download of the album (not the CD)

Visit Chely's myspace site at

http://www.myspace.com/chelywright

and read the story of recording her new CD 'Lifted Off The Ground'.

i-Tunes also have an exclusive bonus track a song titled 'Hamburg'

I'm listening to ChelyWright's new album, Lifted Off the Ground - remarkable.

Like eating potato chips - can't eat just one.
Thought I would listen to a song or two and some tomorrow - no way, couldn't stop...

I listened to the whole album.


It is exceptional. Soft in spots, strong in spots, lots of emotional energy.

It is not a cookie cutter album where you hear one song and the others are the same. It is not a formula album where the songs follow a pattern for retail purposes. It is highly individualistic, and full of creative energy from within. It is a series of love letters to a beloved who has left and all that loss has to come out. You can hear sadness, anger, love, and new found strength to carry on.

Been there, done that. One day you wake up and are better for the experience. I think I have a poem for this Love and Loss of Love. I will look for it.


Here it is:

Stephen Crane
War is Kind - Last Verse...

I have seen thy face aflame
For love of me,
Thy fair arms go mad,
Thy lips tremble and mutter and rave.
And--surely--
This should leave a woman content?
Thou lovest not me now,
But thou didst love me,
And in loving me once
Thou gavest me an eternal privilege,
For I can think of thee.

Just got cd in the mail today and started listening to it promptly. Glad I did. Although I must admit I was alittle shocked after reading a couple comments saying this was a coming out cd. So then I thought it might be a little questionable. Not the case at all! This could really be for anybody. I could really relate. Great album! Thanks for making it. Oh yeah and I really enjoyed the DVD with Rodney!

Watching Rodney's 'Sex & Gasoline' promo video I realised that Chely has a couple of short cameo appearances in the video - see

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pxGGi4JMfM

I listened to the whole album.

That is good

Haidivolume. Which song did you like best? How is the weather in China?