A Nashville Star final 12 contestant who belted out "Son Of  Preacher Man" on the show now has a new independent CD released. A ten song offering that includes 9 songs written completely by Amy Chappell and one she co wrote with Tim Johnson. Since she had to depart the Nashville Star stage so soon we didn't get a chance to really discover the true talent this Hutchinson, Kansas 27 year old had to offer, until now.

Amy Chappell delivers the songs with a velvety finish mixing her true country vocals with exemplary tunes. An effortless flow through the end that proves Amy Chappell will be around for some time to come. The tracks have a solid country heart with lyrics that truly showcase this young singer songwriter is on the way up. Now residing in Nashville, Tennessee, Chappell continues playing the smaller venues, and some of the larger.

With the release a short time ago of These Days, Amy Chappell has proven she is deserving of praise. The very essence of the album unifies true country form with memorable lyrics. Each song on the CD has it's own charm, and this girl sends them home with finesse. Borrowing the style of artists like Lucinda Williams and Bonnie Raitt. The feeling she puts into her songs illustrates the belief and conviction Amy Chappell has in her own work by presenting her material with a positive attitude.

The mere way Amy Chappell writes puts her ahead of some of the bigger stars by blending genres in both the lyrics and music. "Such A Secret", "These Days" and "Goodbye, Goodbye" could find themselves on the Americana music charts as well as the country. With a degree in music therapy Amy shows she can hold your attention, and leave you hankering for more. A bright star in the making with a finely crafted CD that will be sure to garner the young lady with the attention she so deserves.

  ( 4.5 Stars out of 6 )