Suzy Bogguss
Suzy Bogguss promotional photo.
Background information
Birth name	Suzy Bogguss
Born	December 30, 1956
Origin	Aledo, Illinois
Genre(s)	Country, Folk
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active	1989–Present
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Associated acts	Kathy Mattea, Matraca Berg, Gretchen Peters
Website	Suzy Bogguss Official Site

Suzy Bogguss (born December 30, 1956) is an American country music singer and one of the most acclaimed female country singers of the 1980s and 90s. Her résumé includes the Academy of Country Music's award for Top New Female Vocalist, the Country Music Association's Horizon Award, six top ten singles, one platinum album, and three gold albums. However, after taking a brief recording hiatus in the mid-1990s to start a family with her husband, songwriter Doug Crider, she returned to the country music scene only to find that her charting power had already faded. Despite last appearing on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart in 1999, Bogguss continues to record and perform around the country to a small but loyal following. Information provided by Compadre Records. ... Kathy Mattea Kathy Mattea, full name Kathleen Alice Mattea (born June 21, 1959 in South Charleston, West Virginia), is a female country music and bluegrass performer who often brings celtic sounds to her music, particularly with her release of Love Travels, one of her most critically popular albums. ... Matraca Berg - publicity shot. ... Gretchen Peters is primary a Country Music songwriter and singer. ... December 30 is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 1 day remaining. ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... The Academy of Country Music (ACM) was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California. ... The Country Music Association (CMA) was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

Early Life and Rise to Success

Suzy Bogguss was born in Aledo, Illinois in December 1956. Her music career started at the age of 5 when she began singing in the Angel Choir of the College Avenue Presbyterian Church in her hometown. With the encouragement of her parents, she starting taking lessons in piano and drums and, as a teenager, picked up the guitar as well. She later starred in several musicals at Aledo High School, where she was crowned homecoming queen during her senior year. After graduating in 1975, she enrolled at Illinois Wesleyan University, but later transferred to Illinois State University from where she graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor's degree in metalsmithing. Aledo is a city located in Mercer County, Illinois. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A choir or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. ... A grand piano, with the lid up. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Parts of the guitar. ... Ames Library, located on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. ... Illinois State University (usually abbreviated as ISU) is a public university in Normal, Illinois. ... A bachelors degree (Artium Baccalaureus, A.B. or B.A.) is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three, four, or in some cases and countries, five or six years. ... A smith, or metalsmith, is a person involved in the shaping of metal objects. ...

Cover from Suzy Bogguss's privately produced, limited-run LP. Now a valuable collector's item.

While in college, Bogguss sang and played guitar in local coffeehouses and, after graduating, became a regular on the club circuit in the Quad Cities area, performing frequently in Davenport, Rock Island, Kewanee and Peoria. In 1980, she took to the road and traveled across the country, booking whatever gig she could manage, from California all the way up to New England. It was during this period that she produced her first independent album, Suzy, on the Old Shack Recording label. This LP was available for purchase at her shows and is now considered to be a rare collector's item.

In 1985, Bogguss finally settled down and moved to Nashville where she worked as a demo singer by day and played in clubs at night. The following year, she became the first featured female performer at Dollywood, a theme park owned by country music legend, Dolly Parton. This prompted her to produce an eponymous demo cassette which she sold at her Dollywood shows. It was during this time that she met songwriter Doug Crider, who penned one of the songs on the demo and whom Bogguss would later marry. Eventually, the demo also caught the attention of a record label executive who offered her a recording contract with country powerhouse, Liberty/Capitol Nashville. Image File history File links Suzy_cover. ... Image File history File links Suzy_cover. ... A Street Cafe, Jerusalem, Henry Fenn (1838- ): steel engraving in Picturesque Palestine, ca 1875 A coffeehouse, coffee shop, or café shares some of the characteristics of a bar, and some of the characteristics of a restaurant. ... The I-74 Bridge, connecting Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline, Illinois is located near the geographic center of the Quad Cities. ... Davenport is a city in the American state of Iowa that borders the Mississippi River. ... Rock Island is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois. ... Kewanee is a city located in Henry County, Illinois. ... Location of Peoria in Illinois Coordinates: Country United States of America State Illinois County Peoria European settlement 1680 Town incorporation 1835 City incorporation 1845 Government type Council-Manager  - Mayor Jim Ardis Area    - City 120. ... Look up Gig in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Gig may be: A slang term for a musical engagement A contraction for gigabyte An archaic term for a type of light carriage A type of spear A similarly designed type of fishing tackle A contraction for Captains Gig, a type... For other cities named Nashville, see Nashville (disambiguation). ... Look up demo in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A club is generally an association of people united by a common interest or goal, as opposed to any natural ties of kinship. ... Dollywood is a theme park owned by country music singer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. ... Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Grammy-winning and Academy Award-nominated country singer, songwriter, composer, author, actress, and philanthropist. ... The Compact Cassette, often referred to as audio cassette, cassette tape, cassette, or simply a tape. ... Capitol Records is a major United States-based record label, owned by EMI. // The Capitol Records company was founded by the songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1942, with the financial help of movie producer Buddy DeSylva and the business acumen of Glenn Wallichs, (1910-1971) (owner of Music City, at the...

Liberty/Capitol Recording Career

In 1987, Bogguss released her first singles on the Liberty/Capitol label. None of these ("I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire," "Love Will Never Slip Away," and "Come as You Were") succeeded in making the country music charts and were left off her first LP, Somewhere Between, in March, 1989. The album, with its blend of traditional and contemporary styles, drew hugely positive reviews, and Bogguss finally struck gold when the record's second single, "Cross My Broken Heart," became a top twenty hit on the country music charts. Following its success, she was named the Academy of Country Music's Top New Female Vocalist. The Academy of Country Music (ACM) was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California. ...

For her sophomore effort, Moment of Truth, production tasks were taken over by new label-head and Nashville heavyweight Jimmy Bowen who moved Bogguss's sound in a more polished direction. Unfortunately, the result was somewhat lackluster, and the album's two singles failed to rise beyond the lower reaches of the Billboard charts. 1990 was hardly a failure, however, as a duet she recorded with Lee Greenwood, "Hopelessly Yours," went to #12 on the country singles chart and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. (It lost to the song, "Restless," featuring Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner and Mark O'Connor.) Jimmy Bowen began as a teenage recording star in 1957 with Im Stickin With You, originally the flip side of the hit record Party Doll by Buddy Knox, but ultimately a Top 20 recording on its own. ... Lee Greenwood Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942 in South Gate, California) is an American country music singer songwriter. ... Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards, commonly referred to as the Grammys) are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in the record industry. ... Vince Gill Vince Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music musician, songwriter, and singer. ... Ricky Skaggs, April 1988 Ricky Skaggs1st off Skaggs was known to hate everyone he met. ... Steve Wariner Steve Wariner (born December 25, 1954 in Noblesville, Indiana) is a American country music singer, guitarist and songwriter. ... Mark OConnor (born August 5, 1961 in Seattle, Washington) is widely considered to be the most prominent fiddler of his generation. ...

Suzy Bogguss accepting the 1992 CMA Horizon Award.

Bogguss's greatest success was yet to come, however, and in 1991, she proved she was more than just a one-hit wonder with the platinum-selling Aces. The album showcased her folk-inspired approach to country music - no doubt picked up from her years of performing in coffeehouses - but remained true to the blend of contemporary and classic C&W that proved so appealing on her debut. As such, the LP yielded four hit singles - "Someday Soon," "Outbound Plane," "Aces," and "Letting Go" - each one climbing higher up the charts than the last and the latter three all reaching the country Top Ten. By now, Bogguss was a bona fide star, and the following year, the Country Music Association recognized her achievements by giving her its Horizon Award, which is awarded annually to the artist who has demonstrated the most significant creative growth and development. Image File history File links Suzy_CMA_Horizon. ... Image File history File links Suzy_CMA_Horizon. ... Folk music, in the original sense of the term, is music by and for the common people. ... The Country Music Association (CMA) was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

Her 1992 follow-up, Voices In the Wind, earned Bogguss her second straight gold record. The album's first single, a cover of John Hiatt's "Drive South", just missed the #1 spot but gave Bogguss the highest charting hit of her career to date. Her streak continued the following year with another gold record, "Something Up My Sleeve," giving her two additional Top Five hits in "Just Like the Weather" and "Hey Cinderella". The latter, which she cowrote with Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison, has gone on to become one Bogguss's trademark songs. John Hiatt (born August 20, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American musician with a growing following, who gets airplay on alternative radio stations. ... Matraca Berg - publicity shot. ...

After the incredible success of those two years, it seemed Bogguss decided to change gears somewhat as she parted ways with Bowen, who had produced her four previous albums. Her 1994 release, Simpatico, was a low-key album of duets with long-time friend and guitar legend Chet Atkins. The mood of the album was, no doubt, colored by the fact that he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Like her solo releases, it offered a fine balance of old and new, with covers of the 1955 Webb Pierce hit, "In the Jailhouse Now," and Elton John's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" in addition to a handful of original, pop/folk-inflected tracks. Although the album was generally well reviewed, its lone single, "One More for the Road," did not chart. Many feel this was due to Capitol's being distracted by the feud between Bowen and the label's biggest star at the time, Garth Brooks. The disagreement ultimately ended with Bowen leaving the label and Simpatico simply falling through the cracks. The same year, Bogguss's Greatest Hits album was released and itself went gold. Chet Atkins Chester Burton Chet Atkins (June 20, 1924 – June 30, 2001) was an influential guitarist and record producer. ... Webb Pierce (born August 8, 1921 - died February 24, 1991), was an American country music singer. ... Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE[1][2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Not long after Simpatico was recorded, Bogguss took a brief hiatus to start a family. Bogguss and Crider's first child, Benton Charles Crider, was born on March 17, 1995. 16 months later, she was back with her sixth solo album (excluding her greatest hits compilation and her 1994 Chet Atkins collaboration) entitled Give Me Some Wheels. It turns out, however, that during Bogguss's absence, the climate of country music had changed considerably. Coming back from a prolonged absence from the spotlight (a year can be an eternity in the entertainment industry) and faced with a new crop of sexed-up, pop-oriented female singers such as Martina McBride, Faith Hill and Shania Twain, Bogguss's traditional, straight-forward style failed to connect with younger listeners. Despite being a consistent, well-written effort, the record yielded disappointing sales. Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas) is an American Grammy nominated country music singer. ... Audrey Faith Perry McGraw, best known as Faith Hill (born September 21, 1967 in Jackson, Mississippi), is an American country singer, known for her commercial success as well as her marriage to country singer Tim McGraw. ... Shania Twain, OC (born August 28, 1965, Windsor, Ontario) is a very successful singer and songwriter in the country and pop music genres. ...

After her next album, 1998's Nobody Love, Nobody Gets Hurt, also proved unsuccessful, Bogguss was dropped from the Liberty/Capitol label. With her typical grace and aplomb, she issued the following statement on February 18, 1999: Capitol Records is a major United States-based record label, owned by EMI. // The Capitol Records company was founded by the songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1942, with the financial help of movie producer Buddy DeSylva and the business acumen of Glenn Wallichs, (1910-1971) (owner of Music City, at the...

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Indie Label Recording Career

Cover from Suzy Bogguss's most recent studio release. Available now from Compadre Records.

In May, 1999, Bogguss found a new home with Nashville-based fledgling label Platinum Records, headed by chief George Collier who had formerly worked at Capitol. Within three months, she had released her debut, a self-titled album, not to be confused with the independently produced LP from her days as a traveling folk troubadour. (Adding to the confusion is the fact that the album is sometimes referred to as It's a Perfect Day.) Again, the album floundered with only one of two singles even making an appearance on the country charts.

In 2001, Bogguss decided to form her own Loyal Dutchess record label. Its first release was Live at Caffé Milano, a live album culled from three separate performances in 1999 at the now-closed Caffé Milano in Nashville, TN. This release is only available for purchase at Bogguss's official website. A few months later, she released the holiday album, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, a combination of new and previously available material included through a special licensing agreement with her old label, Capitol. In addition to being available at her website, the CD was also offered through Amazon.com, select retailers, and at her live performances. Image File history File links Swing_cover. ... Image File history File links Swing_cover. ... Sir George Collier (11 May 1738 – 6 April 1795) was a British admiral and, as commander of the frigate HMS Rainbow, was one of the most successful British naval commanders during the opening stages of the American Revolutionary War. ... Amazon. ...

Finally, in March, 2003, Bogguss and her own Loyal Dutchess Records label secured a deal with Compadre Records. Her first release on the label was the pure Western swing album, Swing, that she had been recording with producer Ray Benson, the 6'7" frontman of Western swing group Asleep at the Wheel. Although the album saw only lukewarm sales (it did make #6 on the Jazz album charts), it was really a critical success, earning Bogguss some of her most positive reviews since she landed on the Nashville scene 15 over years earlier. Information provided by Compadre Records. ... Western swing, also known as Country Swing, is dance music with an up-tempo beat and a decidedly Southwestern US regional flavor. ... Ray Benson is the front man of the legendary Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel. ... Asleep at the Wheel is the name of an Austin, Texas based Western swing band, winner of nine Grammy Awards. ...

The Compadre Records deal also breathed new life into her previous seasonal offering, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, which received widespread retail distribution for the 2003 holiday season under its new label.

Life Today

Still with Compadre Records, Bogguss is hard at work on her next album. Previews of several selections from the as-yet-untitled release have already been offered during live performances at the Grand Ole Opry, on radio appearances, and elsewhere. In the meantime, Bogguss has booked a solid block of shows throughout the United Kingdom with fellow songwriters Gretchen Peters and Matraca Berg as part of the intimate Wine, Women and Song tour. She also continues to perform reguarly throughout the United States, where she is followed by a small but staunchly devoted group of fans. The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly Saturday night country music radio program broadcast live on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee, and televised on Great American Country network. ... Gretchen Peters is primary a Country Music songwriter and singer. ... Matraca Berg - publicity shot. ...

Trivia

Bogguss used the name Loyal Dutchess Music for her publishing company and then Loyal Dutchess Records for her own label. It has been said that she had a dog named Dutchess and the name was chosen in her memory.

Discography

Singles

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Albums

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References

• Bufwack, Mary A. "Suzy Bogguss." In The Encyclopedia of Country Music. (1998). Paul Kinsgbury, Ed. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 43.

External Links

• Suzy Bogguss Official Site
• A Suzy Bogguss fan site