Debbie Hennessey: Reviews

"Hennessey's bold, husky delivery puts its imprint on her material, whose catchy hooks and spot-on arrangements show she knows her stuff and is surrounded by pro-calibre talent. Hennessey is a skilled artist whose polished work commands respect."

"Good As Gone is rock solid country-pop...undeniably hooky...(Hennessey's) collection of Nashville-ready tunes serves as a wake-up call to radio programmers everywhere. Somebody sign this girl!"

“Good as Gone” is another outstanding release from award winning artist, Debbie Hennessey. Once again she brings us great, soulful country/pop music that puts a smile on our face and make our ears go “ahhhh”. Looking for some flair in your CD library? Look no further!"

"Los Angeles-based country-rocker Debbie Hennessey can sing the shingles off a barn. Put on Good as Gone and the first thing you notice is her voice, a strong, vibrant contralto that has as much surge and power as a Thunderbird...her voice is magnificent..."

"Hennessey's music is Quintessential American Music...her most recent album Good As Gone, is one that anyone can relate to regardless of background. Her rich, smooth voice contributes to the palatability of universal themes of self-realization, human connection and love.”

"Good as Gone" is a an deep crock pot simple yet emotionally satisfying vocal arrangements set up very well amid a blend of electric slide and acoustic guitars. It's country. It's Soul. It's Rock and a smigen of pop. Debbie's music has a grace that is beautiful and greatly needed." 

"Good as Gone is a perfect blend of Debbie Hennessey’s bold and sophisticated, introspective and emotional vocal arrangements layered on top of the sizzlin’ electric, slide and acoustic guitars that make up this innovative hybrid of Country-Pop-Rock and Soul. Debbie’s lyrics tell tales of faith, love, and endearment, along with her empowering aural motifs, which help construct this fresh and enjoyable Country-styled album. Good as Gone will go over very well with a wide variety of audiences and should be upheld as a milestone for Country artists who wish to incorporate different styles and genres into their music. 
If there was ever any apprehension about country music, it is definitely “Good as Gone” after listening to Debbie Hennessey’s newest release."

“Debbie Hennessey-Country Rock Star. 
Hennessey’s accolades are impressive, including AC40 Female Artist of the Year by New Music Weekly…but what is most impressive and what Debbie Hennessey is best known for is her immense musical talent and songwriting abilities. Her new CD, Good As Gone is a fresh country pop sound that is sure to go places.
The title cut, Good As Gone is a peppy country rock ditty with impeccable vocals and harmonies (Good As Gone was written by Mark Luna & Richard Wold). This L.A.-based country pop rocker is ready to take on Nashville by storm with her catchy singles and ‘from the heart’ lyrics. Love Might Change Your Mind is a classic acoustic guitar pop song that is sung with soft toned vocals and harmonies. The cut When Two Become One, with brilliant lyrics and a soulful swagger is a modern day pop classic and may be her signature ballad. (When Two Become One was written by Mark Luna & Terry Burns).

 Dare Me is a playful, seductive country pop melody that belongs on any mainstream country radio play list. Another playful ditty called Man Free Weekend, is sung from the heart and implies what every woman needs every now and then.
These co-written songs are consistently creative, articulated and passionate. When a listener can not only hear the passion in a song, but actually feel it, then the musician’s job is done. Debbie Hennessey certainly does her job; she is a masterful musician and talent that everyone must experience.”

Good As Gone music video review: "This sassy country tune has a catchy melody that drives with an attitude as tough as a John Deere tractor. With a chorus that wails, 'I’m movin’ on / I’m good as gone', the track is the perfect runaway anthem with its ‘leave it all behind’ theme, allowing listeners to let loose and embrace the open road."

(Rustic Heart) “First CD from a remarkably original artist… that inimitable flavor of country/rock/soul… of those visionaries who unanimously unite critical and broad audiences. The Album of the Month without hesitation”. 

“Debbie Hennessey’s excellent album, Rustic Heart, has more than a few nice things going for it. Among them: great material, a lovely voice and terrific production by Rye Randa. It’s a true indie album, yet it sounds as well-crafted as most tracks you hear on the airwaves. As the title suggests, there is a bit of country in these eight songs of love and/or heartache.” 

(Rustic Heart) “Her unique voice adds a special soul to tunes that are good on their own merit, but Debbie's vocals are a breath of fresh air. The style is a cross between country, pop and soul…. The CD slides effortlessly from beginning to end, and could be played on Adult contemporary radio, as well as country formats. A truly solid effort from a wonderful performer."

(Rustic Heart) “Despite the lack of a major engine behind this album, the fact her album has garnered such accolades (as the Grammy Ballot) typifies the level of respect that Hennessey’s first effort has attained from her peers in the music business, and rightfully so. A country-influenced work, the album features tracks written by several songwriters. The CD’s instrumentation is subtle, almost understated, but nonetheless it is quite tasteful, leaving Hennessey’s vocals and harmonies as the focal points of the songs. With the album receiving airplay on various Adult Contemporary radio charts, this is an artist who is not overly restricted to her country roots. Rustic Heart is refreshing in the sense that it simply is what it is, basic and stripped down. It’s an album that is totally devoid of being pop. Clearly, Hennessey is a female vocalist whose main appeal is not intended for the teenybopper market, and that is also part of what makes this album refreshing. “Just Short of Glory?” Hennessey is sure to have a long and accomplished career ahead to look forward to.”

“Wow! Debbie has a unique voice. I mean very unqiue.... She has a sweet and innocent looking face that looks as if she'll sing like Jewel or such. Instead she sings like she's had a few rough times in her life.… Of particular note is Midnight to Cinderella which really grabs you by the ears and makes you want to cry."

“Debbie Hennessey looks a little bit like Renee Zellwegger but sings much better. Her rich, smooth voice is suited for many genres of music and one senses she could really belt out a torch song. She also does her own backup vocals via multi-tracks, with harmonies that recall the similar work of Carole King and Laura Nyro."

(Rustic Heart) I'm quickly becoming a Debbie Hennessey fan and this superb entry (Any Way I Can) is just another reason why!"… (Sound of My Love) First class New Country with rich, smooth vocal throughout."

"(Midnight to Cinderella) With such unique vocals, this is one of three very strong songs currently available on Debbie's site."

"I had a listen and loved the originality within these vocals (Sound of My Love). You won't expect this so crank it up!"

“Debbie has an excellent voice which reminds me of Faith Hill… her deep captivating voice will capture your soul!”

 For immediate release November 2009

Award Winning Singer Debbie Hennessey Releases Her Version of the Holiday Classic Winter Wonderland! 

Award winning indie artist Debbie Hennessey has released her first holiday recording, a classic pop version of Winter Wonderland, full of lush strings and happy jingle bells. “I believe that we are strongly influenced by the style of songs we grew up with as well as the songs themselves. I think this is especially true when it comes to ho liday songs. For me, it was Christmas songs by singers like Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams, Elvis, The Carpenters, Burl Ives, etc. I wanted to honor that time with my version of this holiday song,” says Hennessey. 

Felix Bernard and Dick Smith originally wrote Winter Wonderland in 1934, and although it never mentions Christmas, the song evokes such strong images of winter and joy that it has become one of the most recorded holiday songs of all time. This version of the song was produced and arranged by Dan Marfisi of Jones House Music and mastered by multi-Grammy Award Winner Gavin Lurssen of Lurssen Mastering, with artwork and design by Orlando Rios.

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Debbie Hennessey is an award winning independent artist with a distinctive voice that is both powerful and soulful. Her music is a crossover blend of country, rock and soul and has been played on Country and AC radio stations around the world. Debbie was named AC40 Female Artist of the Year by New Music Weekly, is a 3-time ASCAPlus Award recipient, was included on compilation CDs including the CMT New Music Collection, GoGirls MusicFest and several other charity compilations, named Best Vocalist of the Month by SingerUniverse, received Honorable Mentions in both the Billboard World Song Contest and Great American Song Contest, and was named Artist of the Month by Songsalive! The music video for the song Good As Gone was recently featured on the broadcast TV shows Extra and The Next GAC Star. Debbie's new cd, Good As Gone and debut cd Rustic Heart, were both produced by Rye Randa and are available through many music outlets including iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, or by calling 1-800-BUY-MY-CD.

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Contact: Rustic Heart Records (310) 535-6766

www.debbiehennessey.com

debbie_hennessey@hotmail.com

http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DebbieHennessey

 

 

For immediate release Feb 2008 Award Winning Singer Debbie Hennessey Featured in the February Issue PLUS Model Magazine! Award winning indie artist Debbie Hennessey is featured in the latest edition of Plus Model Magazine with a new interview by editorial contributor Shante´ Gordon. Ms. Hennessey discusses music, image and personal choices in the world of the size 0 entertainment industry. “In entertainment people expect a certain thing but you have to be happy being yourself. You really have to allow yourself to be happy and feel good. It all comes down to what’s inside,” says Hennessey. PLUS Model Magazine calls Hennessey’s music “Quintessential American Music” and says, “her most recent album Good As Gone, is one that anyone can relate to regardless of background. Her rich, smooth voice contributes to the palatability of universal themes of self-realization, human connection and love.” The interactive interview also features songs from the new cd Good As Gone as well as the video for the title track, which recently appeared on the TV show Extra! To view the full article go to: http://www.plusmodelmag.com/General/plus-model-magazine-article-detail.asp?article-id=202080098 or http://www.plusmodelmag.com/ and click on the article about Ms. Hennessey. PLUS Model Magazine, the premiere virtual magazine celebrating and inspiring the plus size fashion and plus size modeling industry, inspires you to thrive in your curves, crave contemporary fashion and design your life on your own terms, sans apologies. PLUS Model Magazine is published by V.I.E., LLC. Debbie Hennessey is the winner of the AC40 Female Artist of the Year from New Music Weekly, a two-time ASCAPlus Award recipient, was included on cds from CMT New Music Collection, GoGirls MusicFest and the MS Music Fest, received a Billboard World Song Contest Honorable Mention, named Best Vocalist of the Month by SingerUniverse, and twice named Artist of the Month by Songsalive! Her music is a blend of country/rock/soul, with distinctive vocals and catchy melodies. Debbie’s new cd, Good As Gone and debut cd Rustic Heart, were both produced by Rye Randa and are available through many music outlets including iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, and Best Buy or by calling 1-800-BUY-MY-CD. For more info visit www.debbiehennessey.com.

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Contact: Rustic Heart Records (310) 535-6766

www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

debbie_hennessey@hotmail.com

For immediate release March 12, 2007

Award Winning Artist Debbie Hennessey

Releases Good As Gone Music Video

Award Winning Artist Debbie Hennessey has just released her first music video for the song Good As Gone, from her new CD of the same name. Directed by Zach Jordan of Macatawa Pictures, the video was shot entirely in High Definition over two days and two locations. The video is a cinematic performance piece that showcases Hennessey’s distinct vocals and engaging personality.

Day 1 was shot at Woodcliff Studio, where the entire Good As Gone cd was recorded. The video starts here and shows Hennessey close-up and interacting with the audience through the camera. Day 2 was shot in Llano, CA in the High Desert northeast of Los Angeles. With the desert in the foreground and the snow covered mountains in the background the scenery is one of rugged beauty and open spaces. Here Director of Photography Glenn Sauber uses abandoned buildings, open spaces and endless roads to striking effect, shooting Hennessey in the various settings and capturing the energy of one of her live performances.

The song Good As Gone was written by Mark Luna and Richard Wold and is a powerful song about self-realization and finding the strength to follow your dreams. The music grabs you from the first beat and with an undeniably hooky melody stays with you long after the last note. The video truly captures the emotion of this powerful and uplifting song.

The Macatawa Pictures crew includes: Executive Producer/Director Zach Jordan; DP/Editor - Glenn Sauber; Audio Playback - Juan Reynoso; Hair/Makeup – Sherilyn Segal; PA – Jose Lizaola. They can be contacted through the website at http://www.macatawa.tv

As an added bonus for fans, behind the scenes photos and amusing notes on the filming of the Good As Gone music video are available on Hennessey’s website at http://www.debbiehennessey.com/photos-group-22.html

Debbie Hennessey is the winner of the AC40 Female Artist of the Year from New Music Weekly, an ASCAPlus Award recipient, was included on CDs from CMT New Music Collection, GoGirls MusicFest and the MS Music Fest, received a Billboard World Song Contest Honorable Mention, named Best Vocalist of the Month by SingerUniverse, and a Two-Time Artist of the Month by Songsalive! Her music is a blend of country/rock/soul, with distinctive vocals and catchy melodies. Debbie’s new cd, Good As Gone and debut cd Rustic Heart, were both produced by Rye Randa and are available through many music outlets including iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, and Best Buy or by calling 1-800-BUY-MY-CD. For more info visit www.debbiehennessey.com.

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Contact: SqueakyCatMusic/RusticHeartRecords (310) 535-6766

www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

debbie_hennessey@hotmail.com

For immediate release June 20, 2006

Debbie Hennessey Releases Second CD Good As Gone, Receives Recognition from Billboard & Women’s Image Network

On June 27, 2006 Award Winning Artist Debbie Hennessey will release Good As Gone, the follow-up to her debut CD Rustic Heart. Produced by Rye Randa, the new CD contains 13 songs including the single and title track Good As Gone, written by Mark Luna and Richard Wold, as well as two songs written by Debbie Hennessey, Sunny Hilden & John DePatie. These two songs, Love Might Change Your Mind and Sounds Like Rain have already received recognition from the industry. Love Might Change Your Mind received a Billboard World Song Contest Honorable Mention in this year’s event and Sounds Like Rain was chosen out of over 1200 songs to appear in the upcoming feature film Feed Me produced by the Women’s Image Network. Also of note, in February SingerUniverse named Hennessey the Best Vocalist of the Month for her performance of the single Good As Gone.

Good As Gone was recorded and mixed at Woodcliff Studios by Frank Rosato and mastered by Gavin Lurssen at The Mastering Lab in Hollywood. Musicians included: John DePatie, Jeff “Big Red” Marshall, Christopher Maloney, Adam Gust, Michelle Krell Malone, Charlie Waymire, Matt Laug, Don Schiff, Stuart Mathis, Lance Morrison, Kelly Moneymaker and Janelle Sadler. Along with the two songs written by Hennessey/Hilden/DePatie and three songs co-written by Mark Luna other songwriters included: Rye Randa, Terry Burns, Eric Lowen, Dan Navarro, Kim Richey, Matraca Berg, Al Anderson, Renee Carly, Michelle Krell Malone, Rick Boston, Tom Littlefield, Angelo, Tim Krekel, Susan Longacre and Richard Wold.

Debbie Hennessey is an award winning independent artist with a distinctive voice that is both powerful and soulful. Her music is a crossover blend of country, rock and soul and has been played on Country and AC radio stations around the world. Debbie was named AC40 Female Artist of the Year by New Music Weekly, included on compilation CDs from CMT New Music Collection and the GoGirls MusicFest, named Best Vocalist of the Month by SingerUniverse, received a Billboard World Song Contest Honorable Mention, and named Artist of the Month by Songsalive! She was also included on the 46th Annual Grammy Awards Nominating Ballot six times. The Women’s Image Network is including a song that Debbie co-wrote in their next feature film Feed Me. Debbie’s new cd, Good As Gone and debut cd Rustic Heart, were both produced by Rye Randa and are available through many music outlets including iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, Tower Records and Best Buy or by calling 1-800-BUY-MY-CD. For more info visit www.debbiehennessey.com.

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Contact: SqueakyCatMusic/RusticHeartRecords (310) 535-6766

www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

debbie_hennessey@hotmail.com