Nashville, TN (October 19, 2009) - "First-Round" Grammy nominee Susan Hickman hits the Texas market hard today with her latest single, the Allman Brothers' classic "Whipping Post." The track will be digitally delivered by CDTex and AirPlay Direct, and radio programmers can download the single directly from www.cdtex.com or www.airplaydirect.com/susanhickman. The 24-year old beauty from Houston nails her own niche with a blend of rockin', soulful country that hints at influences ranging from Janis Joplin to Miranda Lambert. "I love this song," says Hickman. "To me, it's the epitome of the Southern Rock era meeting today's country/rock sound square on." Dueling guitars swap licks with Hickman's edgy vocal, bringing a near-frenzy of "live" sound to a soul-searing four minutes of gritty reality.
The track was produced by veteran Doug Deforest (Todd Fritsch, Doug Spartz, Jonathan Edwards), and members of the super-hot The Cuttin' Crew ( Tim Crouch-Acoustic Guitar/Fiddle; Mike Kennedy-Drums/Percussion; Robby Springfield-Electric & Steel Guitars; R.P. Harrell-Piano & B-3) hammered home the notes - and the vibe.
Hickman releases "Whipping Post" in the wake of six nods in the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Nominating Ballot for: Album of the Year (SUSAN HICKMAN), SONG OF THE YEAR (for "Wrapped Up In Me" - goes to writers Clayton, James, Monroe) and BEST NEW ARTIST. Additional first-round nominations include: Best Country Female Vocal Performance, Best Country Song ("Wrapped Up in Me") and Best Country Album (SUSAN HICKMAN). The nominated CD was regionally released in February of this year.
Susan has shared the stage with high-profile acts like Tracy Byrd, Jo Dee Messina, Kevin Fowler, Steve Holy, The Lost Trailers, Phil Vassar and Gretchen Wilson, to name a few.
FANS can purchase Susan's music at iTunes, CDBaby and www.susanhickman.com.
