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04.02.04) In 2004, Karen will be answering her fans' call for new material, and will be recording a new album in Nashville with a top producer.

01.05.04) Karen recorded her third album at Woodside Studios, in Del City, Oklahoma. The album consists of twelve songs, seven of which are written by Karen Cruise.  Four songs are written by Larry James, who is the bass player for George Jones' band, and one song by Carol Morrison of Oklahoma City.

The album was produced by Grammy Award winner Tommy Allsup.  Tommy won the Grammy Award for his work on the Ray Benson, Asleep At The Wheel album Ride With Bob, A Tribute to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys.

Karen's album also consists of several high profile musicians, such as, Byron Berline, a three time USA National Fiddle Champion, and Steve Short, who was Reba McEntire's drummer for several years.

Karen displays her tremendous ability to sing a variety of styles of country music, encompassing western swing, traditional country, and new country on this album.

Song Titles Written By
1. You Can Count On Me Karen Cruise
2. Don't Watch His Face Karen Cruise
3. I'm Going To Love You Larry James
4. Here We are Again Karen Cruise
5. The Real Thing Karen Cruise
6. Am I Still In Love With You Carol Morrison
7. My True Love Karen Cruise
8. Your Heart Is Safe With Me Larry James
9. In My Dreams Karen Cruise
10. That Boy Karen Cruise
11. The More I Love Larry James
12. Other Guys Larry James
Musicians
Terry Scarberry - Guitar
Steve Short - Drums
Dennis Bariscky - Piano
Victor Rook - Bass
Gary Carpenter - Steel Guitar
Bryon Berline - Fiddle
Tommy Allsup - Acoustic Guitar

Engineer - Ray Crowder

 

Karen Cruise & Tommy Allsup working on a song @ the Rusty Spru Cafe in Snyder, Texas.
Karen Cruise & Tommy Allsup working on a song
 @ the Rusty Spur Cafe in Snyder, Texas.