Roots Music Report

About the Band

Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Donna Hughes has written over 500 songs during her impressive career. She has albums produced by Tony Rice  (Gaining Wisdom) and J.D. Crowe  (Hellos, Goodbyes & Butterflies) both on the Rounder Records label.  Her original songs have been recorded by numerous artists through the years including “My Poor Old Heart” was recorded by Alison Krauss & Union Station and performed during the CMA Awards Show in 2005.

Numerous other artists have recorded Donna’s original songs such as:  The Seldom Scene, (“Sad Old Train” from the album “Scenechronized”),  Kati Penn, (“Never Gonna Change” from the album “My Turn To Cry”), Nu Blu (“Nights” from their album “Nights”), Darren Beachley (“Scattered To The Wind” from his album “I Love You To The Moon & Back”), and The Snyder Family Band (“Little Bluebird” from their “Comin’ On Strong” album).

“Whatever moves me, moves me to write,” explains award-winning singer-songwriter  and multi-instrumentalist. For Hughes, songwriting is an all-consuming endeavor, encompassing all that goes on around her. “My songs are always about something I have seen, done, or felt – or something that I saw someone else do or go through. There is always truth to every song I write, even if it isn’t my truth.” 

In 2014, Donna embarked on her biggest endeavor yet by producing and releasing not one, but two new albums in 2014.  From the Heart is her bluegrass album and includes 19 original songs plus two cover songs.  The album includes the talents of Scott Vestal (Banjo), Tim Stafford (Lead Guitar), Rob Ickes (Reso Guitar), Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle), Cory Piatt (Fiddle), Zak McLamb (Bass) and Lucas White (Rhythm Guitar). 

The second album, Fly, has certainly delighted Donna’s fans that love her piano music, with 8 original tunes, plus 4 cover songs. Donna is joined by Jenee Fleenor (Violin), John Catchings (Cello) and Mark Fain (Bass Violin).

Discography

change album image	Fly Label: Running Dog Records Genres: Bluegrass, Pop Styles: Bluegrass, Pop Songs on the Album Track # Song Title Style Genre 1 All You Need is a Dream Pop Pop 2 Dog on a 10 Foot Chain Bluegrass Bluegrass 3 Gone Bluegrass Bluegrass 4 The Red Oak Tree Bluegrass Bluegrass 5 Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Pop Pop 6 I'll Fly Away Bluegrass Bluegrass 7 Dust in the Wind Pop Pop 8 Daffodils Bluegrass Bluegrass 9 Love Me Pop Pop 10 Waiting Bluegrass Bluegrass 11 Fools Rush in Pop Pop 12 Nothing Left to Say Bluegrass Bluegrass
change album image	From the Heart Label: Running Dog Genres: Bluegrass Styles: Bluegrass Songs on the Album Track # Song Title Style Genre 1 Hard Hearted Bluegrass Bluegrass 2 Lucky Bluegrass Bluegrass 3 There's No Place Like Home Bluegrass Bluegrass 4 I Love to Be with You Bluegrass Bluegrass 5 The Red Oak Tree Bluegrass Bluegrass 6 Walmart Checkout Line Bluegrass Bluegrass 7 I Wanna Grow Old with You Bluegrass Bluegrass 8 Easy to Love Bluegrass Bluegrass 9 Gone Bluegrass Bluegrass 10 Walk by Faith, Not by Sight Bluegrass Bluegrass 11 Daffodils Bluegrass Bluegrass 12 Facebook Bluegrass Bluegrass 13 Love Bluegrass Bluegrass 14 Dog on a 10 Foot Chain Bluegrass Bluegrass 15 In the Past Bluegrass Bluegrass 16 Make Me or Break Me Bluegrass Bluegrass 17 Where the Good Daddies Go Bluegrass Bluegrass 18 Nothing Left to Say Bluegrass Bluegrass 19 The Way I Am Bluegrass Bluegrass 20 Waiting Bluegrass Bluegrass 21 I'll Fly Away Bluegrass Bluegrass
change album image	Hellos, Goodbyes & Butterflies Label: Self Release Genres: Bluegrass Styles: Bluegrass Songs on the Album Track # Song Title Style Genre 1 Cut Your Losses Bluegrass Bluegrass 2 Nothing Easy Bluegrass Bluegrass 3 Saying Hello Bluegrass Bluegrass 4 Dr. Jekyl, Mr. Hyde Bluegrass Bluegrass 5 Butterfly Bluegrass Bluegrass 6 Jesse Bluegrass Bluegrass 7 Last Thing I Need Bluegrass Bluegrass 8 Losing You Bluegrass Bluegrass 9 God Don't Make Mistakes Bluegrass Bluegrass 10 Mid-Life Crisis Bluegrass Bluegrass 11 Autumn Leaves Bluegrass Bluegrass 12 If I Had You Bluegrass Bluegrass 13 Blackbeard Bluegrass Bluegrass 14 Longing for You Bluegrass Bluegrass 15 Better Apart Bluegrass Bluegrass
change album image	Gaining Wisdom Label: Rounder Genres: Folk, Bluegrass Styles: Folk, Bluegrass Songs on the Album Track # Song Title Style Genre 1 One More Time Folk Folk 2 What I'm Looking for Bluegrass Bluegrass 3 Father Time Bluegrass Bluegrass 4 Time After Time Folk Folk 5 Scattered to the Wind Bluegrass Bluegrass 6 Not Anymore Bluegrass Bluegrass 7 Sad Old Train Bluegrass Bluegrass 8 Find Me out on a Mountain Top Bluegrass Bluegrass 9 Bottom of a Glass Folk Folk 10 Letters Bluegrass Bluegrass 11 Too Many Bluegrass Bluegrass 12 Hold on Bluegrass Bluegrass 13 Where Are You Darlin'? Bluegrass Bluegrass 14 Talking to the Wind Bluegrass Bluegrass

Reviews

Gaining Wisdom

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Album: Gaining Wisdom
Label: Rounder

Posted By: Joe Ross
Jul 6, 2015