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"This gal belongs on a major label, she can flat out sing!"

I reviewed Austin's six song EP a couple of years ago and was quite impressed at her maturity and vocal prowess.

In two years, her vocals have gotten better. Austin shows great control over her voice and she picked a great producer, Larry Beaird. He has helped to bring out the best in her, putting Austin's lush vocals right out front in the mix.

There are also a great bunch of musicians with Kim Parent providing backup vocals and Larry Franklin with some great fiddle and mandolin.

This gal belongs on a major label, she can flat out sing and just has a real musical voice and singing style. Beaird has a way of production that shows her at her best, his band is very tight and has a bit of a contemporary sound at times, but can still pull out an acoustic or more old time sound.

"Another Cruel Day" is brilliant, great lyrics in this upbeat tune, with great instrumentation.

" Life Is Good" is the perfect follow-up to the previous track with a positive focus. This is a contemporary country piece.

"Maybe Next Year" is a self-written song that has a more traditional sound. This reminds me of an Alan Jackson type song.

"Rain On A Tin Roof" is more acoustic, but has a haunting melody. These guitarists are great, they play country leads instead of rock. By the way, a great Dobro player inhabits this disc (Scotty Sanders), he, along with Beaird's mandolin, are awesome on this song.

By the way, I just love the way you hear the shimmering acoustic rhythm guitars, a real full sound without going overboard.

"I Wanna Be That Song" really is a masterpiece. A slow mid-tempo tune that really touches you deeper than your ears.

It has been quite a while since I heard a disc with twelve great songs. This is ready for radio, this ain't no demo. Really I do not usually get very excited about an indie disc, but this has no downside, it could compete with any artist on the top forty today.

If you are a fan of great music, real country stuff, check out Maggie Austin, she is the real deal.
- Country Stars Online/Jim Moulton

"This gal belongs on a major label, she can flat out sing!"

I reviewed Austin's six song EP a couple of years ago and was quite impressed at her maturity and vocal prowess.

In two years, her vocals have gotten better. Austin shows great control over her voice and she picked a great producer, Larry Beaird. He has helped to bring out the best in her, putting Austin's lush vocals right out front in the mix.

There are also a great bunch of musicians with Kim Parent providing backup vocals and Larry Franklin with some great fiddle and mandolin.

This gal belongs on a major label, she can flat out sing and just has a real musical voice and singing style. Beaird has a way of production that shows her at her best, his band is very tight and has a bit of a contemporary sound at times, but can still pull out an acoustic or more old time sound.

"Another Cruel Day" is brilliant, great lyrics in this upbeat tune, with great instrumentation.

" Life Is Good" is the perfect follow-up to the previous track with a positive focus. This is a contemporary country piece.

"Maybe Next Year" is a self-written song that has a more traditional sound. This reminds me of an Alan Jackson type song.

"Rain On A Tin Roof" is more acoustic, but has a haunting melody. These guitarists are great, they play country leads instead of rock. By the way, a great Dobro player inhabits this disc (Scotty Sanders), he, along with Beaird's mandolin, are awesome on this song.

By the way, I just love the way you hear the shimmering acoustic rhythm guitars, a real full sound without going overboard.

"I Wanna Be That Song" really is a masterpiece. A slow mid-tempo tune that really touches you deeper than your ears.

It has been quite a while since I heard a disc with twelve great songs. This is ready for radio, this ain't no demo. Really I do not usually get very excited about an indie disc, but this has no downside, it could compete with any artist on the top forty today.

If you are a fan of great music, real country stuff, check out Maggie Austin, she is the real deal.
- Country Stars Online/Jim Moulton

"Music Row Magazine Review"

Music Row Magazine says ....Rain On A Tin Roof ,zesty and refreshing!
-Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine - Music Row Magazine

"Music Row Magazine Review"

Music Row Magazine says ....Rain On A Tin Roof ,zesty and refreshing!
-Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine - Music Row Magazine

"Robert K Oerman Review of Georgia Clay Road"

Georgia Clay Road..A sweet little slice of southern nostalgia!
Robert Oermann ,Music Row Magazine - Music Row Magazine

"Robert K Oerman Review of Georgia Clay Road"

Georgia Clay Road..A sweet little slice of southern nostalgia!
Robert Oermann ,Music Row Magazine - Music Row Magazine

"Awesome! Check this one out!!!"

One listen and you'll be hooked!! Check this one out!!!
-Mike Betten , Program Director KLMJ, Iowa
- KLMJ, Iowa

"Awesome! Check this one out!!!"

One listen and you'll be hooked!! Check this one out!!!
-Mike Betten , Program Director KLMJ, Iowa
- KLMJ, Iowa

"This female voice is one that simply cannot be overlooked!"

...Maggie's rich vocals give this wings to take her to greater heights on the country music charts winning over new fans and giving further proof to music critics that this female voice is one that simply cannot be overlooked!
-Scott Kubula, Program Director KTJJ Radio ,MO - KTJJ ,MO

"This female voice is one that simply cannot be overlooked!"

...Maggie's rich vocals give this wings to take her to greater heights on the country music charts winning over new fans and giving further proof to music critics that this female voice is one that simply cannot be overlooked!
-Scott Kubula, Program Director KTJJ Radio ,MO - KTJJ ,MO

"This is a bonifide hit!"

Great music from a talented superstar in the making! This is a bonifide hit! If you only buy on Country cd this year make it Georgia Clay Road!
-Jay Allen, Program Director KTNN Radio,AZ - KTNN,AZ

"This is a bonifide hit!"

Great music from a talented superstar in the making! This is a bonifide hit! If you only buy on Country cd this year make it Georgia Clay Road!
-Jay Allen, Program Director KTNN Radio,AZ - KTNN,AZ

"I picked her "GEORGIA CLAY ROAD" as the Dynamic Discovery on XM Radio"

She is a super singer. She is original --- something so very needed, as you know. I love all of the tracks, am especially fond of "WHAT DO I DO WITH ME".
Incidentally, I picked her "GEORGIA CLAY ROAD" as the Dynamic Discovery --- a spot for promising new acts/new recordings --- on my syndicated "Overdrive Top-Ten Countdown"!
Bll Mack
XM Radio
- Bill Mack/XM Radio

"I picked her "GEORGIA CLAY ROAD" as the Dynamic Discovery on XM Radio"

She is a super singer. She is original --- something so very needed, as you know. I love all of the tracks, am especially fond of "WHAT DO I DO WITH ME".
Incidentally, I picked her "GEORGIA CLAY ROAD" as the Dynamic Discovery --- a spot for promising new acts/new recordings --- on my syndicated "Overdrive Top-Ten Countdown"!
Bll Mack
XM Radio
- Bill Mack/XM Radio

"If this song doesn’t hit top ten I’ll owe you a steak dinner!"

Goergia Clay Road is a great mix of acoustic and electric guitar….a song that all females and even males can relate to regardless of age.
I may steal that line once the song becomes popular. Especially in my life.
“It’s hard to tell where earth meets sky”.
Randy Adams
KFLS,Oregon
- Randy Adams/New Music Weekly

"If this song doesn’t hit top ten I’ll owe you a steak dinner!"

Goergia Clay Road is a great mix of acoustic and electric guitar….a song that all females and even males can relate to regardless of age.
I may steal that line once the song becomes popular. Especially in my life.
“It’s hard to tell where earth meets sky”.
Randy Adams
KFLS,Oregon
- Randy Adams/New Music Weekly

"This Is One I Highly Recommend!"

“ GEORGIA CLAY ROAD ”- Maggie Austin
You know, sometimes we get so busy in life we don’t take the time to appreciate the little things.
I came upon a single from Maggie Austin last year that did well for us, and through connections with her promotion department, interviewed her on air. She talked about a single she was very proud of called “ Georgia Clay Road ” that she was in the midst of putting the final touches on it. Simply put, she drove back and forth from her home in Florida to Nashville- sometimes making the trip in the middle of the night- because she was, as we tend to call them albeit unfairly in the industry, “an unknown” artist.
She and her husband were traveling the interstate, and as Maggie looked out the window, she saw something that those who live in that part of the country see so much, that they don’t really see it. A simple, Georgia Clay Road . And she went on to explain during the interview that simply by looking at that road, emotions and ideas came into her head ….lyrical content a listener anywhere in the country could relate to. It was a Georgia Clay road for her. It could have been a Redwood Tree for me.
What is equally amazing about this song is how well it’s produced, and how Maggie sounds on it. It sounds like it belongs on radio stations across the country. The song is that good. When you live in Oregon , where if it isn’t raining, it’s snowing, if you can relate to a song about a Georgia clay road, you’ve hit a home run.
Maggie Austin is a name more and more programmers and music directors are hearing these days. I congratulate all programmers who have taken the chance on her stuff already, because you have a good ear. Country music stations looking to freshen up their playlist with a new artist that will mix well with today’s hottest country stars should pull out “ Georgia Clay Road ”, take it to their car, and play it as you drive. Imagine hearing that song on your station. I think you’ll find that the vocals, the production, and the “hook” will certainly give you a new “player” you can put in your lineup.
She’s paid her dues in the minor leagues. Maggie is truly big time, and just needs to be given a spot in your “lineup”. I endorse very few songs, established artist or not. This is one I very highly recommend.
Randy Adams
Program Director
Sunny 107/KIX 96/104.7 The Eagle/KFLS-AM news/talk
2006-07 “AC PD of the Year”, New Music Weekly, Hollywood , California
Klamath Falls, OR
- New Music Weekly

"This Is One I Highly Recommend!"

“ GEORGIA CLAY ROAD ”- Maggie Austin
You know, sometimes we get so busy in life we don’t take the time to appreciate the little things.
I came upon a single from Maggie Austin last year that did well for us, and through connections with her promotion department, interviewed her on air. She talked about a single she was very proud of called “ Georgia Clay Road ” that she was in the midst of putting the final touches on it. Simply put, she drove back and forth from her home in Florida to Nashville- sometimes making the trip in the middle of the night- because she was, as we tend to call them albeit unfairly in the industry, “an unknown” artist.
She and her husband were traveling the interstate, and as Maggie looked out the window, she saw something that those who live in that part of the country see so much, that they don’t really see it. A simple, Georgia Clay Road . And she went on to explain during the interview that simply by looking at that road, emotions and ideas came into her head ….lyrical content a listener anywhere in the country could relate to. It was a Georgia Clay road for her. It could have been a Redwood Tree for me.
What is equally amazing about this song is how well it’s produced, and how Maggie sounds on it. It sounds like it belongs on radio stations across the country. The song is that good. When you live in Oregon , where if it isn’t raining, it’s snowing, if you can relate to a song about a Georgia clay road, you’ve hit a home run.
Maggie Austin is a name more and more programmers and music directors are hearing these days. I congratulate all programmers who have taken the chance on her stuff already, because you have a good ear. Country music stations looking to freshen up their playlist with a new artist that will mix well with today’s hottest country stars should pull out “ Georgia Clay Road ”, take it to their car, and play it as you drive. Imagine hearing that song on your station. I think you’ll find that the vocals, the production, and the “hook” will certainly give you a new “player” you can put in your lineup.
She’s paid her dues in the minor leagues. Maggie is truly big time, and just needs to be given a spot in your “lineup”. I endorse very few songs, established artist or not. This is one I very highly recommend.
Randy Adams
Program Director
Sunny 107/KIX 96/104.7 The Eagle/KFLS-AM news/talk
2006-07 “AC PD of the Year”, New Music Weekly, Hollywood , California
Klamath Falls, OR
- New Music Weekly

"Maggie gives us twelve doses of "wind in hair, kick back, turn it up and let it replay.""

Maggie Austin - "Georgia Clay Road"

Maggie kicks off her summer with honors in the Billboard/CMT Songwriting Contest, for "Georgia Clay Road," which is also the title of her latest CD release. Maggie has really outdone herself on this one.

Maggie gives us twelve doses of "wind in hair, kick back, turn it up and let it replay." The melodies are a recipe of acoustic and lead guitar, dobro, fiddle and mandolin. This is a mix of solid musicianship with Maggie's crystal clear vocals shining on all the cuts.

Maggie takes a more personal approach on this CD with her song choices and writing ability. She takes writer's credits on two of the twelve cuts. Along with "Georgia Clay Road," "Maybe Next Year" gives you an insight into Maggie's other talents. This toe tapping original makes you want to move the chairs and open the dance floor. Several notable Music Row songwriters also lend their God-given creativity to the songs on Maggie's 2007 release.

Two of the up tempos, each of which had me reaching for the replay button, are written about life's ups and downs. Maggie's straight forward delivery is absolutely delightful and she does the writers proud on my two favorite tracks, "That's Me" and "Life Is Good."

The delivery and strength of Maggie's vocals on numbers like "Does Anybody Love Anymore" and "Another Cruel Day" reveal her heart and honest emotion. These boys will definitely make you take note and listen.

Maggie brings a full scale delivery to the up-tempo bluegrass ditty "Rain on a Tin Roof," then she continues on with a great fast-paced country song that grabs your attention on "What Do I Do With Me."

The elements of bluegrass, folk, country and soft rock swirled so effortlessly together, blended with her angelic vocals, will make first-time listeners into fans. An excellent choice for your 2007 CD collection. and a wonderful CAR TUNE.

Preshias
Nashville Music Guide
www.thatscountry.com
www.musicnewsnashville.com
- Nashville Music Guide

"Maggie gives us twelve doses of "wind in hair, kick back, turn it up and let it replay.""

Maggie Austin - "Georgia Clay Road"

Maggie kicks off her summer with honors in the Billboard/CMT Songwriting Contest, for "Georgia Clay Road," which is also the title of her latest CD release. Maggie has really outdone herself on this one.

Maggie gives us twelve doses of "wind in hair, kick back, turn it up and let it replay." The melodies are a recipe of acoustic and lead guitar, dobro, fiddle and mandolin. This is a mix of solid musicianship with Maggie's crystal clear vocals shining on all the cuts.

Maggie takes a more personal approach on this CD with her song choices and writing ability. She takes writer's credits on two of the twelve cuts. Along with "Georgia Clay Road," "Maybe Next Year" gives you an insight into Maggie's other talents. This toe tapping original makes you want to move the chairs and open the dance floor. Several notable Music Row songwriters also lend their God-given creativity to the songs on Maggie's 2007 release.

Two of the up tempos, each of which had me reaching for the replay button, are written about life's ups and downs. Maggie's straight forward delivery is absolutely delightful and she does the writers proud on my two favorite tracks, "That's Me" and "Life Is Good."

The delivery and strength of Maggie's vocals on numbers like "Does Anybody Love Anymore" and "Another Cruel Day" reveal her heart and honest emotion. These boys will definitely make you take note and listen.

Maggie brings a full scale delivery to the up-tempo bluegrass ditty "Rain on a Tin Roof," then she continues on with a great fast-paced country song that grabs your attention on "What Do I Do With Me."

The elements of bluegrass, folk, country and soft rock swirled so effortlessly together, blended with her angelic vocals, will make first-time listeners into fans. An excellent choice for your 2007 CD collection. and a wonderful CAR TUNE.

Preshias
Nashville Music Guide
www.thatscountry.com
www.musicnewsnashville.com
- Nashville Music Guide