DEBORAH ALLEN ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, THE ART OF DREAMING, AVAILABLE MARCH 18; RELEASES NEW SINGLE, "BLUE COLLAR BABY"

Allen Set to Perform on This Weekend's Edition of "Huckabee"

Pre-Order "The Art of Dreaming" HERE

Deborah Allen is returning to the scene with her first album of all-new material in a decade. The GRAMMY-nominated singer today announced the upcoming release of "The Art of Dreaming" (BFD / Audium Nashville), available on March 18 of this year. "Blue Collar Baby," the album's first single dropped today.

On "The Art of Dreaming", Allen incorporates the best of all worlds from the writing, recording, and production. The new collection marries her creative gifts into an engaging, cohesive 12-song package that honors her rich tapestry of musical experiences.

"I'm a multi-dimensional person," notes Allen. "When people hear my new album, they're going to hear many influences. But, the stories and songs are at the core of it all. I hope that they enjoy the musical ride." She co-wrote every track on the album and says songwriting is "the foundation that has sustained my career."

Half of the songs are new, and the other half are a few of the singer's favorites she kept in her back pocket. "Blue Collar Baby," which Allen wrote with Al Anderson, is just such an example. An up-tempo country rocker that begs for a dance floor, "Blue Collar Baby" is a celebration of hard-working, American men. Allen performs the new tune on this weekend's edition of Huckabee on TBN.

"Blue-collar workers are the backbone of our country," Allen says. "The real people who make up America, that's what this song is about." "The Art of Dreaming" draws from the deep well of Allen's Delta influences: Memphis Soul, Rockabilly, Gospel, Delta Blues and of course, Nashville Country. Allen explains it's an album that lands "somewhere between Memphis and Nashville."

The singer/songwriter remains true to her vision throughout her phenomenal journey of hits and accomplishments in every facet of her career. From her discovery by Roy Orbison to her friendship with Shel Silverstein, her classic duets with Jim Reeves and George Jones, her work with Prince, and her current release, "The Art of Dreaming", Allen creates art on her own terms.

Pre-orders for "The Art of Dreaming" are available now HERE. 

Catch Deborah on this weekend's edition of Huckabee by tuning into TBN on Saturday (Feb. 5) at 7 pm CT and Sunday (Feb. 6) at 8pm CT.

The Art of Dreaming Track Listing:

1. Run Baby Run
2. Memphis Rendezvous
3. A Girl Like That
4. It's Only Goodbye
5. Patsy Cline Crazy
6. All or Nothing At All
7. Lyin' Lips
8. Blue Collar Baby
9. Someone Like You
10. Shameless Love
11. Last Time for Everything
12. The Art of Dreaming

Produced by: Deborah Allen
Recorded by: Jim Dineen, Buddy Hyatt, Zac Allen
Mixed and masted by: Billy Decker

HUNTER HAYES, LITTLE BIG TOWN'S KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN, CRAIG WAYNE BOYD, 3 DOORS DOWN, 38 SPECIAL AND MORE ANNOUNCED FOR 2018 CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS TOUR BUS SHOW

Christmas 4 Kids has announced its lineup of participating artists for the non-profit's 2018 Tour Bus Show. On Monday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m. at the Hendersonville, Tennessee Walmart, stars will gather on parked tour buses to meet fans and give them an inside look at a country artist's home on the road. 

This year's celebrities include Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman, Craig Wayne Boyd, 3 Doors Down, Cody Webb, Ciera MacKenzie, 38 Special, Deborah Allen, Bucky Covington, Ashton Shepherd, The Belles, Cherish Lee, Adairs Run and more.

"This is an event I have been a part of for many years," says Craig Wayne Boyd. "I'm always glad to be a part and bring the Christmas cheer and smiles to faces."

Admission to the event is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children ages 2-12 and $20 for a family pass. Admission for children under 2 is free. Tickets may be purchased onsite at the Hendersonville Walmart (204 North Anderson Lane, Hendersonville, TN 37075) on the day of the event.

On Tuesday, December 18, over 400 underprivileged children from 29 different schools around Middle Tennessee will participate in a day-long shopping excursion. This special day consists of a chauffeured trip from their school aboard an entertainer's luxury tour bus, dinner, and a party hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus. To wrap up the day, the tour buses journey to the Hendersonville Walmart, where the kids receive a brand new winter coat, and $150.00 to spend on anything they like.

HIT SONGWRITERS TO PERFORM JANUARY 18 AT HANK COCHRAN PEN FUND BENEFIT TO RAISE MONEY FOR SONGWRITERS WITH CANCER

Wynn Varble, Deborah Allen, Jimmy Fortune, Little Texas, Marla Cannon-Goodman

 & Dylan Altman Confirmed

Hit songwriters will gather and perform at 3rd & Lindsley (816 3rd Ave. South) on Wednesday, January 18 to raise money for The Hank Cochran Pen Fund, which benefits songwriters with cancer.  The doors open at 6 p.m. and the music kicks off at 7:30.  Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of show.

The evening will feature two writers' rounds with the first sitting including NSAI Songwriter of the Year (2009) Wynn Varble (Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, Sammy Kershaw), Marla Cannon-Goodman (LeeAnn Womack, Blake Shelton, Tucker Beathard) and Dylan Altman (Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Jake Owens).  The second round features multiple B.M.I. Million Air-Play Award recipient Deborah Allen (Tanya Tucker, Brooks & Dunn, Fleetwood Mac), former member of THE STATLER BROTHERS Jimmy Fortune (writer of "Elizabeth," "Forever," "Too Much On My Heart,"), and the three singer/songwriters of the ACM and CMA award-winning group LITTLE TEXAS:  Porter Howell, Duane Propes and Dwayne O'Brien who penned "Some Guys Have All the Love," "My Love," and "God Blessed Texas."

 "The night offers a great mix of talents," notes Booth Calder Cochran (co-founder of THCPF and Hank's daughter).  "Songs get us through good times, bad times and everything in between; they're the soundtrack of our lives.  Buying a ticket for this show is a great way for their fans to thank them; songs help ...  help songwriters."

The family of Country Music Hall of Fame and NSAI Hall of Fame member Hank Cochran launched THCPF in his honor following his death from Pancreatic cancer in 2010.  "While our family didn't need financial assistance during Hank's illness, that is not the case for many with this disease," recalls Suzi Cochran, Hank's widow.  "Going forward we hope to alleviate some of the stress cancer patients feel by offering practical help: paying rent, arranging for assistance with household chores, and the like.  We invite you to come enjoy a night of great music and to help us support songwriters with cancer and their families."

 One of Nashville's most beloved songwriters, Hank penned many of Country music's iconic hits including, "I Fall To Pieces," "The Chair," "Make The World Go Away," "Ocean Front Property," "She's Got You," "Don't You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me," and many more.

For more information on this non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, go to http://www.facebook.com/ThePenFund.

DEBORAH ALLEN RETURNS TO TELEVISIONS NATIONWIDE ON ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "REFLECTIONS"

Episode Set to Air Week of February 15 on Heartland and Blue Highways

Deborah Allen, the fiery country singer who stole America’s hearts with her No. 1 cross-over smash, “Baby I Lied,” is hitting televisions nationwide for an all-new episode of “Reflections.” The hit-maker will give a career-spanning, in-depth interview the week of February 15, on Heartland TV and Blue Highways’ hit program “Reflections” (check local listings). The show, which is hosted by Keith Bilbrey, takes viewers inside the life and career of some of country music’s most influential artists of all time. Tune in as Deborah Allen sits down with the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame DJ for a discussion about her storied career, biggest obstacles, along with what lies ahead for the singer/songwriter. “Reflections” airs on The Heartland Network Thursdays 8/7c (6 p.m. CST on WSMV 4.2 in Nashville) and Saturdays 4/3c. Click here to find your local channel.

“I had so much fun catching up with Keith! He has a way of pulling personal stories out of me that I normally wouldn't think to tell, along with some of my biggest career highlights,” says Deborah Allen. “Maybe that's because we're such big buddies! We go way back!”

Along with finding success herself as a solo artist, the critically acclaimed singer has penned more than 1,600 compositions for hundreds of artists, including smash hits by LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, Patty Loveless, Conway Twitty, Tanya Tucker, Janie Fricke, John Conlee, Isaac Hayes, Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Fleetwood Mac and more. She would later find success of her own, hitting the charts with unique songs like “I've Been Wrong Before,” “I Hurt For You,” “Rock Me,” “If You're Not Gonna Love Me,” “Wrong Side Of Love,” “Break These Chains” and her signature song, “Baby I Lied.”

Deborah continues to tour throughout North America, after recently wrapping up her 2015 “Nothing But the Hits Tour.” She kicked off 2016 performing on the SOLD-OUT Country Music Cruise, which ported from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Be on the lookout for more details to come!