Darlene
Austin’s Songs Hit The Theatre Stage
by Brenda L. Madden |
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 Country music
singer/songwriter, Darlene Austin, well-known for
her charted singles and years as a staff member
on The Nashville Network’s “Nashville
Now Show” and WSMV’s “Ralph Emery
Morning Show,” is now reaching new heights
in her songwriting career. During those earlier
years, she regularly performed her own material
and wrote for powerhouse publishers like BMG
Music and Sony/ATV. Now spending even more time
on her songwriting, she is reaping the benefits
of her talent and dedication. Most recently, her
songs “Before The Bed Gets Cold” and
“My Heart Has Swingin’ Doors”
published by her own, Vine Creek Music company,
have garnered accolades when cut by hot new Texas
artist, Kristi Kalyn.
 Now ready for new
opportunities, Darlene took on the task of
writing the music for a stage production
entitled, “Hillbilly HotSpot.” Doug
Thompson, script-writer and producer, will
premiere the Branson-style show at the Great
Plains Theatre in Abilene, Kansas running from
May 10th – 19th. The family show will
feature down-home country music and comedy.
“When I came up with the title
‘Hillbilly HotSpot’ the song fell right
into place with the show concept. Mr. Thompson
then asked if I would record it. Though I have
never vocally ventured into singing this style of
music, I am thankful for the opportunity to
experience the hillbilly fun,” Darlene
comments. In total, eleven of Darlene’s
songs will be featured in the Hillbilly HotSpot
production, including two gospel songs,
“Jesus Can” and “Let’s Gather
Together.”
The popularity of the show theme, “Hillbilly
HotSpot” is already spreading with a free
ringtone download available at www.darleneaustin.com.
Yee-haw! |
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