Former Curb Records Artist Amy Dalley Takes on Major Labels with Her Own Independent Release, 'It's Time'

NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Bro N Sis Music) - Following up four Top 40 singles and a hit video, Amy Dalley has taken a new approach by releasing her new album, 'It's Time', on her own label, Mad Jack Records. This reflects an ongoing trend in the music industry where more and more artists [Toby Keith, Tracey Lawrence] are shying away from major labels in favor of their own independent releases.

'It's Time,' Amy's freshmen effort, was five years in the making and plays more like that of a seasoned artist. While penning a series of songs that were recorded by established artists such as Martina McBride, Joe Dee Messina, Reba McEntire, and others, she had already begun writing the songs that would become her debut album.

Amy began her career as a teenager performing around her hometown of Kingsport, TN. She seized an opportunity to write for a Nashville Publisher in the mid nineties and moved to Music City. Over the next few years, she worked her way up through the ranks of Music Row, culminating in a recording and publishing deal with Curb. After several false starts, Amy signed with the independent publisher, Carlin America, and made the decision to put out her own record.

'It's Time' reflects Dalley's unique approach to songwriting. She reveals a sarcastic and fun side with 'Men Don't Change,' as well as the thought provoking, 'Let's Try Goodbye,' which elegantly captures the moment in a relationship where the only resolve is to let go.

The album runs the gamut, from campy to insightful; self empowering to compassionate. Listeners can anticipate a mix of commercial country music crafted with Dalley's signature emotion and openness. 'It's Time' offers a candid look at life through the eyes of an artist whose time has come.
Available at CD Baby and all major digital download sites Jan. 19th, 2009.