If you're a fan of hip-slapping country music then look no farther than Tabatha Rowland's new compact disc, Avoid Heat and Flame.Rowland grew up in Lyon County and has lived in Marion in the past. Her daughter attends Crittenden County High School.
After years of singing in honky tonks, clubs and for various other gatherings, Rowland and her band, Southern Fryd, has released an album which features a sure-fired hit Hank It up. The CD was produced by Dustin Burnett.
If there's a hit on the 10-song compact disc, it's Hank It up, written by Curtis Gamblin and Troy Dock. The song is about a good southern gal who like to kick up her heels in her own way and on her own time.
Rowland wrote Empty, the final song on the CD and collaborated with a couple of others on the fourth track, Give Me Back My Wings.
Rowland has obviously been influenced by Gretchen Wilson and Sara Evans, two country music stars. Unless you're a big fan of the two more popular singers, you'd never know the difference by simply listening.
Copies of her CD are on sale at Sheer Illusions in Marion or by calling (270) 556-6469.
