Paul Mc Kay - 4/22/2010

This girl has been linked to everyone from Emmylou Harris to Buddy Miller, singing vocals for John Hiatt, Faith Hill and Etta James among others.

Her pedigree simply falls into submission when compared to the actual vocals you meet when this album starts to play. Ashley's passion for Black Gospel just shines as she soulfully belts out each track with a voice and power that captivates the listener.

Of all the albums this 3 time Grammy winner has recorded, this 90's album simply screams the words "classic" and "fabulous", using her raspy raw vocal cords of course.

If someone wants to know where the likes of Mahalia Jackson can ever find a successor, this is one great contender for the crown. She may not be black and she may not be dead, but the passion for gospel and passion for her Lord shine out from every track. Just try listening to Power in the Blood without cranking it up to 11 as Spinal Tap might suggest.

I think you'll struggle to keep this lady quiet. Please take some kindly advice. Switch off every other device you own, get comfy and drink in the power of this lady and this voice. Oh and the music ain't have bad either. After all this was her first Grammy winner record!