Crystal Shawanda - My Roots Are Showing
By: Matt Bjorke
Crystal Shawanda scored right out of the gate with the emotional single "You Can Let Go." Choosing to counter against country radio's mood for 'slow/mid-tempo' songs in the fall/winter time, Crystal and her label RCA Records have decided to release the fun bluesy country-rocker "My Roots Are Showing." Written by Warner Brothers' Whitney Duncan, Christi Dannemiller and Robin Lee Bruce (herself no stranger to bluesy country rockers), The song shows a fun side to Shawanda and is a lot more indicative to Shawanda's own roots as a bluesy, singer down on Nashville's Lower Broadway at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. "Roots" is a kiss-off song of the highest order, not unlike one of Gretchen Wilson's earliest hits, and really should be another solid hit for Crystal Shawanda.
Reminding me of a young Wynonna, "My Roots Are Showing" presents more personality and character in 3 and a half minutes than most of the popular female singers have released in the past few years.
As a bonus to interested fans, the song is available as a free download from iTunes this week as their "Discovery Download."
READER'S COMMENTS
Blake Boldt says:
Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I like the comparison to Wynonna. You connected the dots well there. It gives new perspective to her music. This one has my "thumbs up".
Jordan Stacey says:
Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Yeah I was reading other articles when you posted this so I commented right away.
Rick says:
Posted: Monday, October 20, 2008
I wish Crystal's label had enough guts to release her version of "Your Cheatin' Heart" as the second single. The style is funky enough for mainstream radio (well probably too funky) and it would be great to hear a Hank Williams classic song back on Top 40 country radio. Okay, back on topic... I like the production style and instrumentation on Crystal's version of "Roots" but actually consider the vocals a bit subdued. I saw Crystal perform last Friday and got to chat with her after her set and gave her a burned copy of Shannon Mock's self titled album so Crystal could hear Shannon's kick ass version of this song. Next time you talk with Crystal Matt you might ask her aout it, or better yet get a copy of Shannon's fine album for yourself. Its definitely worth the money!
Matt B. says:
Posted: Monday, October 20, 2008
Wow, you're quick as I barely had this posted before you commented!
Matt B. says:
Posted: Monday, October 20, 2008
Wow, you're quick as I barely had this posted before you commented!
Jordan Stacey says:
Posted: Monday, October 20, 2008
I'm hoping that she's able to get an even bigger hit with this one, it's one of the better songs on the album but I was hoping they'd go with "Try" instead.
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