DEBORAH ALLEN TO HOST COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM ‘SONGWRITER SESSION’ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
Award was presented during CMA Fest week in Nashville at Country For A Cause by hosts T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang and WSM’s Devon O’Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music veteran Deborah Allen was surprised with a special presentation by T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang and WSM’s Devon O’Day at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley Wednesday night during the 6th annual Country For A Cause, benefiting Monroe Carell Jr’s Children’s Hospital at VanderbiltA proclamation from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, celebrating Deborah’s 40 years in country music, was tearfully and happily received. The honor acknowledges not only her contributions as a singer, but also as a celebrated, successful songwriter having been awarded seven BMI One Million Air-Play Awards for her hit songwriting repertoire and one BMI Two Million Air-Play Award for her smash hit “Baby I Lied.”
Acoustic Performance Celebrates Allen’s Illustrious Songwriting Career
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Award-winning country music singer/songwriter Deborah Allen will be bringing her songs to life with an at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Ford Theater Saturday, February 9that 11:30 AM. During this special acoustic performance the audience will hear the stories behind the songs of some of Deborah Allen’s biggest hits, including those she has penned for others.
“It’s always an honor to perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame,” says Deborah. “It’s sacred ground in Nashville, and welcomes country music lovers from all over the world. There are so many beautiful, personal items from the history of our genre. It is a treasure.”
Attendees must have a Program Ticket to guarantee admission to this event. Program Tickets are free with Museum admission or membership and distributed two hours prior to the event at the Museum’s box office on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is general admission and limited.
Museum members may also reserve their Program Tickets in advance by phone at 615-416-2050 or via Reservations@countrymusichalloffame.org. Reservations are accepted until 48 hours before the program, or until the program is at capacity. Tickets reserved by members are available for pickup at the membership desk in the Museum’s conservatory.
About Deborah Allen:
Deborah Allen is one of those rare artists who forged their own path to success and ended up building a world-class career in the process. An extraordinarily talented singer, songwriter, producer and performer, Deborah’s unique abilities as an artist may be matched only by her enthusiasm and creativity as an individual. It is that formidable combination of spirit and talent that keeps the Grammy-nominated entertainer in demand.
Deborah 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 many more. She found 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.”
In some ways, “Baby I Lied” confirmed the idea that an artist could have success in different formats with the same song, a precedent that would prove to be years ahead of the crossover trends of today. Baby I Lied not only appealed to Country and Pop radio listeners, earning multiple Million Air-Play Awards in the process, but it also resulted in a pair of Grammy nominations for the Delta songstress, one as a vocalist and one as a songwriter.
In addition to her success as a singer-songwriter, Deborah has also written the classic children’s book, ‘The Loneliest Christmas Tree‘ and recently played a role in the movie ‘The Least Of These – A Christmas Story‘ starring Michael Nicolosi, Tayla Lynn and Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys, which is currently available on Amazon Prime Video. Deborah not only acted in the film, she performed five songs included on the soundtrack, three of which she wrote.
Throughout her phenomenal journey of hits and accomplishments in every facet of her career, Deborah Allen remains true to her vision. From her discovery by Roy Orbison, to her friendship with Shel Silverstein, her work with Prince, Deborah creates art entirely on her own terms. With a distinguished career built on success after success as a performer, songwriter and producer, the dynamic Delta singer from Memphis, Tennessee, has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. That’s simply not Deborah Allen’s style.
About The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum:
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets country music and its history for the education and entertainment of diverse audiences. In exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the museum explores the cultural importance and enduring beauty of the art form. The museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and since 2015 has welcomed over one million patrons each year, placing it among the most visited museums in the U.S. The Country Music Foundation operates Historic RCA Studio BTM, Hatch Show Print® poster shop, CMF Records, the Frist Library and Archive, and CMF Press. Museum programs are supported by Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, Tennessee Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.