Country - Wanda Jackson, Loretta Lynn, Kitty Wells, Iris Dement, Patty Loveless, Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Buck Owens, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Wayne Hancock Bluegrass Hazel Dickens, Wilma Lee Cooper, Lynn Morris, Rhonda Vincent Cajun Bands - Savoy Doucet, Steve Riley, Chari Vari Cajun fiddlers - Dennis McGee, Dewey Balfa
Sounds Like
To hear what Karen sounds like, check out her CDs on CDBaby.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/karencollins - "Backroads & Bayous"
http://www/cdbaby.com/karencollins2 - "Tail Light Blues"
Karen - a country singer, songwriter and fiddle player - is a coal miner's daughter from Southwest Virginia. She grew up listening to country music, and the influence of Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams and other country greats is evident in the early country sound of her original songs. A songwriter with a wry wit and her own unique flavor, Karen often writes about the classic theme of “love gone wrong”.
"Karen Collins is a genuine down-home country singer in the old-school class of Loretta Lynn, Wanda Jackson and Jean Shepard. On this, her third album, she makes modern country singers like Gretchen Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Sara Evans sound positively pop in comparison.” - Maverick Magazine UK - November 2007
“It doesn't get any more country than Karen Collins. She offers straight ahead country in the style of the classics with twangy guitars, emotional pedal steel and a cry in her voice." - Sing Out Magazine - Autumn 2007
“Karen has one of those voices perfect for Country music, lots of character and a little bit of an edge this one is a highly recommended entry into the Honky Tonk sweepstakes in which we are all winners!” Blue Suede News - Summer 2007.
Thank you for adding us as a friend, and for "Immortalizing" the Saloon in song! haha! Have a blessed week. Much success in your career, and hope you'll come visit us someday. God bless.
Hi Karen Thanks for joining my friends please take a look MySpace Dedicated to promoting independent country artists worldwide please leave a comment on my map. Regards Leighton
Dear Karen! Feel free to check out the new photos and the new slide show on my site with many rare Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper photos. If you'd like to join the new Fan Club (4 Big Midnight Special issues per year) please contact me.
Thanks for adding me Karen. I look forward to getting more picts and info from you on the family history. Sent you an e-mail on some of what I have-hope you enjoy it!
Hello lovely Marylanders! It's been ages since I've seen most of you. I miss Charm City...Just thought I'd drop a quick line and let you know I'll be playing at the 13th floor (one chase street, in the belvedere hotel) Thursday, Sept. 4 from 10-1am, with my wonderful Boston band, The Bon Ton Parade. It would be great if you could make it.
Karen - a country singer, songwriter and fiddle player - is a coal miner's daughter from Southwest Virginia. She grew up listening to country music, and the influence of Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams and other country greats is evident in the early country sound of her original songs. A songwriter with a wry wit and her own unique flavor, Karen often writes about the classic theme of “love gone wrong”.
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