We continue our look at the Summer Oil Patch Festival, held each July 4 in Drumright, OK. Over the final two weeks of our series, we profile the two headliners of 2011’s event – Ricochet (next week) and Shawna Russell. This week we meet Shawna.

Oklahoma's Shawna Russell released Goddess in 2008 and while the record certainly showcased a woman on the rise, it wasn't totally on-par with the best that Nashville (major and indie) have to offer.  Does this follow-up fix that issue?

Oklahoma native Shawna Russell recently went to Nashville to record a few new tracks for her upcoming album.  One of those tracks has recently started making noise within the Country industry.  Here's a preview for ya and a link to where you can download it for free!

Here's an exclusive sneak-peak at a new song from up-and-coming Oklahoma singer/songwriter.

Here's the music video for Shawna Russell's hit single "Should've Been Born With Wheels."

With her current single "Should've Been Born With Wheels" rising up the charts, Oklahoma's Shawna Russell has released "Goddess."  While it's rocking, the album has a lot of roots in country. Do these roots stand out or do they get washed away in the mix?

Here's the Electronic Press Kit that Shawna Russell sent out to radio stations in support of her single "Should've Been Born With Wheels."

Here's the new single from Oklahoma singer/songwriter Shawna Russell.  It's from her "Godess" album.