Deadline to submit entries is this Saturday, April 7

(Nashville, Tenn. – April 5, 2012) In less than three months, Deborah Allen’s Amazing Graceland Contest has generated more than 10,000 entries from Elvis fans around the country hoping to win an all-expense paid trip to Elvis Week 2012.

The contest, which invites fans to submit their memories about Elvis and Graceland at www.AmazingGracelandContest.com, ends this Saturday, April 7.  Allen will announce the winner on Friday, April 13, during George Klein’s “Elvis Hour” radio show on Sirius XM.  Since the contest began on Jan. 8, Allen has appeared on the program numerous times to read some of the thousands of entries she has received online and through the mail.

“The response to our ‘Amazing Graceland’ contest has exceeded all of our expectations,” says Allen.  “It just goes to show you how timeless and iconic Elvis Presley remains in this country and in our culture.  As a Memphis native, I am a devoted Elvis fan, and it was his spirit that moved me to write “Amazing Graceland.” I never thought it would take on a life of its own the way it has, though!  The number of letters and emails we’ve received just floors me!”

Allen wrote “Amazing Graceland” after visiting Elvis’ famed Graceland mansion in 2009.  The powerful tribute song is the opening track on her 2011 Delta Rock Records release, Hear Me Now, and has become one of the multi-talented singer’s favorite songs to perform live.  Watch Allen’s moving “Amazing Graceland” video here.

The Amazing Graceland Contest grand prize winner and a guest will receive roundtrip airfare and three night’s hotel accommodations, admission to select Elvis Week 35^th anniversary events and attractions in Memphis (Aug. 15-17 only), an autographed copy of Allen’s latest album, Hear Me Now, and a special meet-and-greet and dinner with the Grammy-nominated performer. Elvis Week 2012 is held Aug. 10-18, 2012.

For complete contest rules, visit www.AmazingGracelandContest.com.  For more information about Deborah Allen, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

About Deborah Allen:
Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Deborah Allen is known as one of the music industry’s most diverse and dynamic talents.  With more than 1,600 published songs, including her own hits like “Baby I Lied,” “Rock Me” and “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” Deborah Allen has written songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Janie Fricke, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross, Issac Hayes and Fleetwood Mac, among others.  Allen’s newest album, Hear Me Now, was released Aug. 16, 2011.  She also released her first ever children’s book, “The Loneliest Christmas Tree,” in 2011.  For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

Deborah Allen poses in tribute to the iconic 1956 Elvis photo taken by Alfred Wertheimer. Deborah Allen photo taken by Ladak Productions Photography.

WHO: Delta Rock Records artist Deborah Allen

WHAT: Allen will serve as guest DJ on the Elvis Radio program, Ch. 19 on SiriusXM

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. – Noon CST

WHERE: SiriusXM satellite radio, Ch. 19

For more information, please contact Christy Watkins at christy@aristomedia.com or (615) 269-7071 ext. 124.

About Deborah Allen:
Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Deborah Allen is known as one of the music industry’s most diverse and dynamic talents.  With more than 1,600 published songs, including her own hits like “Baby I Lied,” “Rock Me” and “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” Deborah Allen has written songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Janie Fricke, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross, Issac Hayes and Fleetwood Mac, among others.  Allen’s newest album, Hear Me Now, was released Aug. 16, 2011.  She also released her first ever children’s book, “The Loneliest Christmas Tree,” in 2011.  For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

Grand prize includes airfare, hotels, dinner and admission to 35^th anniversary of Elvis Week in Memphis

(Nashville, Tenn. – Jan. 5, 2012) On Sunday, Jan. 8, award-winning songwriter, performer, producer and author Deborah Allen is giving fans a chance to win a special trip to Elvis Week 2012 with The Amazing Graceland Contest.

The Amazing Graceland Contest kicks off on Elvis’ birthday, Jan. 8, and remains open through April 7, 2012.  The contest is free to enter at www.AmazingGracelandContest.com.  One grand prize winner and a guest will receive roundtrip airfare and three night’s hotel accommodations, admission to select Elvis Week 35^th anniversary events and attractions in Memphis (Aug. 15-17 only), an autographed copy of Allen’s latest album, Hear Me Now, and a special meet-and-greet and dinner with the Grammy-nominated performer.

“Having grown up in Memphis with Elvis in our midst, I am so proud and honored to offer this incredible trip to such a wonderful event – the 35th anniversary celebration of my hometown hero… the King of Rock N Roll… Elvis Presley!” says Allen.  “Elvis’ spirit still lives in Graceland, and it touched my soul!  I hope YOU win the chance for it to touch yours!”

A Memphis native, Allen felt compelled to write “Amazing Graceland” after visiting Elvis’ famed Graceland mansion in 2009.  The powerful tribute is the opening track on Allen’s 2011 Delta Rock Records release, Hear Me Now, and has become one of the multi-talented singer’s favorite songs to perform live.  Watch Allen’s moving “Amazing Graceland” video here.

Allen appeared and performed at several events during Elvis Week 2011, including George Klein’s Memphis Mafia Reunion and the Candlelight Vigil at the gates of Graceland.  Klein also debuted “Amazing Graceland” internationally on Sirius XM’s Elvis Hour radio show during the Candlelight Vigil.

Elvis Week 2012 is held Aug. 10-18, 2012.  The Amazing Graceland Contest grand prize winner will be selected and notified via email within a week of the contest’s end on April 7, 2012.

For complete contest rules and the full 2012 Elvis Week schedule, visit www.AmazingGracelandContest.com.  For more information about Deborah Allen, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

About Deborah Allen:
Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Deborah Allen is known as one of the music industry’s most diverse and dynamic talents.  With more than 1,600 published songs, including her own hits like “Baby I Lied,” “Rock Me” and “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” Deborah Allen has written songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Janie Fricke, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross, Issac Hayes and Fleetwood Mac, among others.  Allen’s newest album, Hear Me Now, was released Aug. 16, 2011.  She also released her first ever children’s book, “The Loneliest Christmas Tree,” in 2011.  For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

Delta Rock Records artist Deborah Allen

(Nashville, Tenn. – Dec. 5, 2011) Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Deborah Allen appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store on Saturday, Dec. 3, to sign copies of her new Christmas book and perform an acoustic set for an audience of fans and industry VIPs.  Allen released a new studio album in 2011 titled Hear Me Now and just published her first children’s Christmas story, The Loneliest Christmas Tree.

Pictured below: songwriter/producer Norro Wilson, Country Music Hall of Fame’s Michael Gray, songwriter/producer Bobby Braddock, artist Deborah Allen, manager Raymond Hicks, musician Mike Loudermilk, songwriter John Loudermilk.

(Nashville, TN – November 15, 2011) Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Deborah Allen will appear at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store on Saturday, Dec. 3.  The multi-million airplay songwriter will perform material from her hit catalog and latest album Hear Me Now as well as sign copies of her book, The Loneliest Christmas Tree.  Books and albums will be available for purchase at the Museum Store on Saturday, December 3 at 1:00 p.m. Live from the Museum Store is presented by CMT.  The Songwriter Session featuring Deborah Allen is included in museum admission. To participate in the Hall of Fame signing event, product must be purchased at the Museum’s store.

Calendar and Listings details:
Who:               Deborah Allen
What:              Deborah Allen to Perform and Sign Autographs
When:             Saturday, December 3rd
Songwriter Series Performance: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Autograph Session: at 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where:            Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store
222 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee

Deborah Allen: Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Deborah Allen is known as one of the music industry’s most diverse and dynamic talents. With more than 1,600 published songs, including her own hits like “Baby I Lied,” “Rock Me” and “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” Deborah Allen has written songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Janie Fricke, Mickey Gilley, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross and Fleetwood Mac, among others.  In 2011, Allen released Hear Me Now (Aug. 16) and her first book, “The Loneliest Christmas Tree” (Oct. 1).

 

Deborah Allen

Delta Rock Records

 

The Loneliest Christmas Tree - Cover

Inspirational story written 25 years ago, newly illustrated by Molly Brooks

(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 3, 2011) Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Deborah Allen has released her first book, a children’s Christmas story titled “The Loneliest Christmas Tree.”

Originally written by Allen in 1986 but unreleased until now, “The Loneliest Christmas Tree” officially marks the multi-talented musical performer’s debut as an author.  The 54-page, hardcover book tells the inspirational story of a solitary Christmas tree facing the threat of urban development and the unlikely hero that comes to its defense.

“The idea for this book first came to me many years ago,” says Allen.  “I was writing every day, anxious to see what was going to develop next in the story.  It was around this same time that I had forged a friendship with a local Nashville woman who happened to be living on the streets.  The character in the book, Christmas Carole, is named after that woman, and she turns out to be the hero in the story.  Unfortunately, she passed away several years ago.  I wrote ‘The Loneliest Christmas Tree’ to communicate that anything is possible.  We all have the capability to move mountains, even when it seems all hope may be lost.”

Allen teamed up with artist Molly Brooks, daughter of Country music superstar Kix Brooks, to design and illustrate the “The Loneliest Christmas Tree.”

“I am so proud of all the wonderful illustrations created by Molly Brooks,” says Allen.  “Her brilliant eye and artistic hand truly brought my story to life!  When I discovered that Molly was born the same year I wrote this book – and coincidentally on Christmas Eve – I knew it was a sign that she was meant to be a part of ‘The Loneliest Christmas Tree.’  She did an incredible job, and every single page is beautiful!”

Allen is signing copies of “The Loneliest Christmas Tree” and performing a short acoustic concert Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Living Showcase Home in Brentwood, Tenn., to benefit Ronald McDonald House.  Visit www.CastleHomes.com for more information and to purchase tickets.  Allen is also appearing Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville for a book signing and meet-and-greet event.  Visit www.CountryMusicHallofFame.org for more information.

“The Loneliest Christmas Tree” is now available in stores and at online retailers such as BarnesandNoble.com, BooksAMillion.com, ChristianBook.com and Amazon.com.  It is also available for the Nook eBook reader.  “The Loneliest Christmas Tree” is published by Carpenter’s Son Publishing (ISBN: 978-0983557111).

Allen released her most recent album, Hear Me Now, on Aug. 16.  It includes her current Country single, “Anything Other Than Love,” and the Elvis-inspired ballad, “Amazing Graceland.”  Allen produced nine of the album’s 12 tracks, which incorporate elements of Country, Rock, Pop, Blues and Gospel.

Hear Me Now is available at retail stores and through all major digital outlets, including iTunes, Amazon, Napster and Rhapsody.  The album was released in a joint venture with Nashville-based digital label, GMV Nashville.

For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

About Deborah Allen:
Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Deborah Allen is known as one of the music industry’s most diverse and dynamic talents.  With more than 1,600 published songs, including her own hits like “Baby I Lied,” “Rock Me” and “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” Deborah Allen has written songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Janie Fricke, Mickey Gilley, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross and Fleetwood Mac, among others.  In 2011, Allen released Hear Me Now (Aug. 16) and her first book, “The Loneliest Christmas Tree” (Oct. 1). For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

Delta Rock Records artist and author Deborah Allen

(Nashville, Tenn. – Aug. 29, 2011) Delta Rock Records artist Deborah Allen was recently recognized by BMI for two million broadcast performances of her crossover smash, “Baby I Lied,” and one million broadcast performances of “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me Baby,” a No. 1 hit for Janie Fricke. Allen has written songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Janie Fricke, Mickey Gilley, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross and Fleetwood Mac, among others.

The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter just released her latest album, titled Hear Me Now, on Aug. 16. “Anything Other Than Love” is the project’s first single. Allen was in Memphis during Elvis Week (Aug. 10-15) to perform her Elvis tribute, “Amazing Graceland,” which was featured on the front page of Elvis.com and the official Elvis Facebook page. Allen is pictured below with BMI’s David Preston (l) and Jody Williams (r).

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Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter wows Elvis fans around the globe with “Amazing Graceland” tribute from new album, Hear Me Now

(Nashville, Tenn. – Aug. 9, 2011) Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/performer Deborah Allen is confirmed for multiple appearances during Memphis’ historic Elvis Week, held Aug. 10-16, after her “Amazing Graceland” tribute video was featured on the front page at Elvis.com.

Allen is performing Sunday, Aug. 14, at George Klein’s Memphis Mafia Reunion at 4:30 p.m. (Alfred’s, 197 Beale St.) and at the Graceland Pavilion at 7 p.m CDT.  She will also appear on SiriusXM’s “The Elvis Hour,” broadcast during the Candlelight Vigil on Monday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m.  Other appearances will be posted as they are confirmed at Allen’s website, www.DeborahAllen.com.

“Amazing Graceland” has received thousands of views and positive comments from around the world on the official Elvis Presley website (www.Elvis.com) and Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/Elvis).  The song is included on Allen’s latest album, Hear Me Now, which is officially released on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Allen wrote “Amazing Graceland” as a tribute to Presley after her first visit to Elvis’ Graceland mansion in 2009, though Allen’s connection to The King goes back to her childhood days.  A Memphis native, Allen’s parents designed the interior of Elvis’ tour bus, and as little girls Deborah and her sister would often camp out inside the blue velvet and gold-decorated vehicle.  Allen would later become a WHBQtie on Memphis DJ George Klein’s popular television program.  Klein is hosting the Memphis Mafia Reunion on Aug. 14, which each year brings former friends and associates of Elvis’ together to share stories and reflect on their experiences with the legendary artist.

“I could feel Elvis’ spirit in every room,” says Allen of the visit to Graceland that inspired her moving tribute.  “I was so moved.  On the way back to Nashville, the one word that kept going through my head was ‘amazing.’  As soon as I walked in my back door, I went straight to the piano and began writing this song as a tribute for the international legend, my hometown hero and the beautiful place he called home.”

Hear Me Now includes Allen’s current single, the danceable Country-shuffle “Anything Other Than Love,” which continues its steady climb up the Music Row chart.  The 12 songs on the album reflect Allen’s overall versatility as a singer and songwriter, as well as her trademark ability to incorporate elements of Country, Blues, Pop, Rock and Gospel into her music.  Allen also produced nine of the album’s 12 tracks.

Hear Me Now will be available Aug. 16 at retail stores and through all major digital outlets, including iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody and more.  The album is released in a joint venture with Nashville-based digital label, GMV Nashville.

For more information about Elvis week and Deborah’s appearances, visit www.ElvisWeek.com.

About Deborah Allen:
Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Deborah Allen is known as one of the music industry’s most diverse and dynamic talents.  With more than 1,600 published songs, including her own hits like “Baby I Lied,” “Rock Me” and “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” Deborah Allen has written songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Janie Fricke, Mickey Gilley, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross and Fleetwood Mac, among others.  Allen’s newest album, Hear Me Now, will be released Aug. 16, 2011.  For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

Album’s debut single, “Anything Other Than Love” at Country radio now

(Nashville, Tenn. – July 18, 2011)  Delta Rock Records artist and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Deborah Allen is releasing her long-anticipated new album, titled Hear Me Now, on Aug. 16.

Hear Me Now includes Allen’s current single, the danceable Country-shuffle “Anything Other Than Love,” which continues its steady climb up the Music Row chart.  The 12 songs on the album reflect Allen’s overall versatility as a singer and songwriter, as well as her trademark ability to incorporate elements of Country, Blues, Pop, Rock and Gospel into a cohesive piece of art.  Allen also produced nine of the album’s 12 tracks.

“Each song on Hear Me Now is a musical journey, and together they make one of my favorite collections of music I have ever released,” says Allen.  “I know it’s been a while since my last record, so I thought it would be appropriate for my new album to be called Hear Me Now.  When you are listening to these songs, know that you are listening to a little piece of my heart!”

Allen is accompanied on Hear Me Now by some of Nashville’s finest songwriters and musicians, including Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Gary Burr (“Anything Other Than Love” co-writer), and nominee Gary Nicholson, 12-time ACM Guitarist of the Year and two-time CMA Musician of the Year Brent Mason, ACM Keyboard Player of the Year Michael Rojas, ACM Guitarist of the Year Brent Rowan and legendary songwriter/producer Bobby Braddock, who produced three songs on the album (“All That I Want,” “Last Time For Everything,” “What Makes A Woman”).  Marty Stuart drummer Harry Stinson, former Shenandoah vocalist Curtis Wright and Pebe Sebert (mother of Pop star Ke$ha) also contribute material as songwriters on Hear Me Now.

“Deborah is singing better than ever, which is saying a lot!” says Braddock.  “‘Anything Other Than Love’ is one of the best Country singles in years.  It just keeps rockin’ my brain!”

Hear Me Now opens with one of Allen’s favorite new songs, the powerful and poignant ballad “Amazing Graceland,” which the Delta singer wrote after her first visit inside Elvis’ Graceland mansion two years ago.

“I could feel Elvis’ spirit in every room,” says Allen, who was born and raised in Memphis.  “I was so moved.  On the way back to Nashville, the one word that kept going through my head was ‘amazing.’  As soon as I walked in my back door, I went straight to the piano and began writing this song as a tribute for the international legend, my hometown hero and the beautiful place he called home.”

The Aug. 16 release of Hear Me Now coincides with Elvis week, held in Memphis Aug. 10-16.  Allen will appear at numerous events during the week, including a performance at George Klein’s Memphis Mafia Reunion on Aug. 14 and an appearance at the Elvis Candlelight Vigil on Aug. 16.

As an artist with career hits like “Baby I Lied,” “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” “Rock Me” and “I Hurt For You,” Deborah Allen is a two-time Grammy nominee and a recipient of multiple BMI Millionaire Airplay awards.  As one of Nashville’s most versatile songwriters, Allen has a catalog of more than 1,600 published songs, including cuts for LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, John Conlee, Janie Fricke, Isaac Hayes, Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Fleetwood Mac and others.

Hear Me Now will be available Aug. 16 at retail stores and through all major digital outlets, including iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody and more.  The album is released in a joint venture with Nashville-based digital label, GMV Nashville.

For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

About Deborah Allen:
Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Deborah Allen is known as one of the music industry’s most diverse and dynamic talents.  With more than 1,600 published songs, including her own hits like “Baby I Lied,” “Rock Me” and “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” Deborah Allen has written songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Janie Fricke, Mickey Gilley, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross and Fleetwood Mac, among others.  Allen’s newest album, Hear Me Now, will be released Aug. 16, 2011.  For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

Energetic Country shuffle penned by hit songwriters Deborah Allen and Gary Burr

(Nashville, Tenn. – May 2, 2011)  Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Deborah Allen has released a spirited and dance-friendly new single to Country radio, titled “Anything Other Than Love.”

Allen wrote the up-tempo Country shuffle with BMI Songwriter of the Year Gary Burr and produced the track herself, along with eight of the 11 songs on her upcoming 2011 summer release, Hear Me Now.  Good friend and legendary songwriter/producer Bobby Braddock contributed his production skills to the album’s other three songs.

“Deborah is singing better than ever, which is saying a lot!” says Braddock.  “‘Anything Other Than Love’ is one of the best Country singles in years.  It just keeps rockin’ my brain!”

Allen credits her stepdaughter, Hilary, as the inspiration behind the song.

“I was about to head out to a writing appointment with Gary one morning when Hilary called,” Allen says.  “I casually asked her what she thought I should write about that day, and she said, ‘You write a lot of songs about love; you should write a song today about anything other than love.’  I felt that little zing in my heart that I get when I feel really inspired and thought, ‘Hey that’s a great idea – literally!’  Later that day, Gary and I wrote the song exactly that way, ‘Anything Other Than Love’!”

With career hits like “Baby I Lied,” “I’ve Been Wrong Before” and “Rock Me,” Deborah Allen is widely recognized for her versatility and success on both the Country and Pop charts.  A two-time Grammy nominee and recipient of multiple BMI Millionaire Airplay awards, Allen has also written hits for dozens of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, John Conlee, Janie Fricke and others.

In recent months, Allen has also been writing material with and producing the forthcoming debut album from Country newcomer Margaret Phillips.

Hear Me Now will be released this summer through Nashville-based independent label Delta Rock Records in a joint venture with GMV Nashville, which is handling the worldwide digital distribution of the project.

For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

About Deborah Allen:
Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Deborah Allen is known as one of the music industry’s most diverse and dynamic talents.  With more than 1,600 published songs, including her own hits like “Baby I Lied,” “Rock Me” and “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” Deborah Allen has written songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Janie Fricke, Mickey Gilley, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross and Fleetwood Mac, among others.  Allen’s latest album, Hear Me Now, is scheduled for release in 2011.  For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.