Makin' up With You - Chalee Tennison, Campbell, Jeremy
This Woman's Heart - Chalee Tennison, Robinson, Jim [Trom
Go Back - Chalee Tennison, Capmbell, Jeremy
Break It Even - Chalee Tennison, Dillon, Dean
We Don't Have Pray - Chalee Tennison, Dodson, Dale
What I Tell Myself - Chalee Tennison, Gordon, Noah
You Can't Say That - Chalee Tennison, Campbell, Jeremy
I Ain't - Chalee Tennison, Criswell, Monty
Under Your Skin - Chalee Tennison, Bentley
While Chalee Tennison's self-titled debut showed potential, it also seemed tentative and suppressed in places, a stigma that sometimes plagues freshman efforts. This time her confidence explodes as she demonstrates her ful... more »l range. Her twang, attitude, and taut passion make her the closest thing we have to a postmodern Tammy Wynette. The material, including seven songs she cowrote, is consistent and first-rate. Her vamping, flirty "I Ain't" seems almost tongue-in-cheek, while she approaches "I'm Healing," a song of renewal cowritten with Dean Dillon, with an almost religious fervor. She carries that intensity to the optimistic "This Woman's Heart," "Under Your Skin," and "Somebody Save Me." Her approach may seem modern on "Go Back," yet it's actually one of those timeless, sentimental yarns country singers have spun for decades. She tackles heartbreak from two different directions. Anguished denial permeates "What I Tell Myself," while "You Can't Say That" meets it head on. Nothing, not even the blaring, abrasive, and one-dimensional arrangements, gets in her way. --Rich Kienzle« less
While Chalee Tennison's self-titled debut showed potential, it also seemed tentative and suppressed in places, a stigma that sometimes plagues freshman efforts. This time her confidence explodes as she demonstrates her full range. Her twang, attitude, and taut passion make her the closest thing we have to a postmodern Tammy Wynette. The material, including seven songs she cowrote, is consistent and first-rate. Her vamping, flirty "I Ain't" seems almost tongue-in-cheek, while she approaches "I'm Healing," a song of renewal cowritten with Dean Dillon, with an almost religious fervor. She carries that intensity to the optimistic "This Woman's Heart," "Under Your Skin," and "Somebody Save Me." Her approach may seem modern on "Go Back," yet it's actually one of those timeless, sentimental yarns country singers have spun for decades. She tackles heartbreak from two different directions. Anguished denial permeates "What I Tell Myself," while "You Can't Say That" meets it head on. Nothing, not even the blaring, abrasive, and one-dimensional arrangements, gets in her way. --Rich Kienzle
Robin Stombaugh | Nashville, Tennessee | 11/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just can't say enought about this CD. The songs are everyhting from sensual to sad to sassy. Chalee is truly one of the best voices in Country Music today, and should be applauded for her efforts to keep Country Music alive! I've had the privilege to meet Chalee, and I can say that she is truly one of the sweetest ladies you will ever meet! She even remembered me when I wrote to her a few months later! Chalee is classy, talented, and beautiful...what more could you ask for??"
Best pure country talent today but very modern at same time
Arthur G. Decker | Woodstock, Georgia United States | 03/15/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I myself was once in the record business, and I know something about music. This lady is probably right now the most underlooked singer today-NASHVILLE wake up. Chalee is just fabulous-this CD has it all & is now one of my favorites. I can NOT recommend this CD strongly enough-and I predict that VERY SOON-millions of people throughout the world will come to love this very beautiful lady-Don't wait-go buy this CD RIGHT NOW!!!!"
Another Great CD from Chalee
jo28 | Washington State, USA | 08/24/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a truly wonderful CD. While I felt that Chalee's first album was great, this one is definitely better. She has a strong, amazing voice that shines through on every song. My favorite song on this CD is "Go Back" but every song is emotional and felt. If you are a country music fan, I would definitely recommend this one!"
Wow!!
Jandamonium | Garden City, KS | 10/19/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Chalee Tennison's new CD "This Woman's Heart" is truly amazing. From the opening notes of "Yes I was" through the chilling "Go back" Chalee hits a homerun with this CD! I can't stop playing it!"
Nice set of songs
Jake Z | Canada | 09/30/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Chalee Tennison's second album THIS WOMAN'S HEART is a great album that was overlooked, much like her first. It's a wonder why this woman is not more successful, but I guess that's how Nashville is. You are either too country or not country enough. Chalee has a beautiful, distinct country voice, that compliments the songs well. Her songwriting is often simple, but powerfully emotional at the same time. She shows her playful side on songs like "Makin Up With You", a fun uptempo song where she sings about initiating fights because she enjoys the making up process with her lover. Songs like "Somebody Save Me" and "I'm Healing", suggest she is very human and her emotion rings true on these tracks, about being human and hoping for better days. "Yes I Was" is a nice uptempo to open the album with, where once again she proves she is human and has made mistakes, but has also carried herself with dignity and grace. "Go Back" is a touching ballad that has a nice message. Another highlight for me is the emotional ballad "You Can't Say That". This is nice traditional country, that is still mainstream in its approach. Overall a good cd."