Comments on: Album Review: Amber Digby – Passion, Pride, and What Might Have Been

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:45:38 +0000

Ben, Amber liked your review. Here’s what she had to say in her latest MySpace blog:

“date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Topic: The 9513 Review!!!
Current Mood: Happy

The 9513 Country Music Blog published a review on November 11, 2008 by Ben Cisneros about my new album “Passion Pride and What Might Have Been”. I believe it’s one of the best reviews ever!! It’s pretty long, so I’m just gonna put the link up here for ya. Check it out!!!”

Amber’s close friend and Heart of Texas label mate Kimberly Murray had this to say about the review:
“Awesome review Amber!! EXCEPT the part that says “lyrically uninteresting”. WHAT!!!??? Did he listen to the words of “She Didn’t Color Daddy”… I mean c’mon. I cry every time!! Every word, every tear, every heartbreak can be heard in your voice and understood through the lyrics. Its as if you have painted a heartbreaking picture for me… I find it very lyrically interesting! And I know I’m not alone!”

Rick’s comment: Don’t fret Kimberly, I’m in whole hearted agreement aabout “She Didin’t Color Daddy”. I also think Kimberly’s vocal performance on her cut “The Home You’re Tearing Down” is in the same league. You go girls! (lol)

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:12:23 +0000

Raxor, Amber has been writing some songs this year but until her own compositions reach a level she’s comfortable with we’re not likely to hear them on an album. She might be trying them out at her concerts, but only folks who live in Texas and see her live know for sure….

By: Stephen H.

Stephen H. — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:10:46 +0000

Hey, don’t put down Kermit, Paul … he sounded amazing on “Rainbow Connection” …

By: Razor X

Razor X — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:29:22 +0000

Does Amber do any original material? So far most of the songs I’ve heard from her have been covers. She does a great job on them, but it would be nice to hear some new songs from her.

By: Paul W Dennis

Paul W Dennis — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:04:08 +0000

Amber Digby is the niece of Darrell McCall, an excellent singer who had some chart success during the 1970s and, at one time was a member of Ray Price’s Cherkee Cowboys.

I have recommended Amber for several years now. She is the best young female country singer out there, bar none. Compared to her, Taylor Swift is Kermit the Frog as a singer

By: Occasional Hope

Occasional Hope — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:43:06 +0000

I like her music too, although I’ve only recently got around to buying her records. I think overall this latest one has the strongest song selection, although all three are worthwhile.

By: CMW

CMW — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:36:03 +0000

I like everything I’ve heard from Amber over the past couple years, but haven’t gotten around to picking up an album yet. Ben’s review might put me over the edge, though.

By: Brady Vercher

Brady Vercher — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:07:05 +0000

Hey, I’m all for Amber Digby and have recommended her to various people. Roger mentioned her on a different article today and I know Razor X likes her. As for this album, I’d probably give it 4 stars as well. Good job on the review, Ben. I wish Digby were recognized more by the industry, though.

On the Midnite Jamboree note, how often do they update their archives? I’ve been waiting for the Roni Stoneman show to appear, but it hasn’t popped up yet.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:54:53 +0000

For the two of us here at The 9513 that care (ie me and Ben), Amber has now been scheduled to host the Ernest Tubb Record Shop Midnite Jamboree on January 31, 2009. This is Amber’s second time hosting and its a rare opportunity to hear her perform live for fans who live outside of Texas. I’m really looking forward to it.

By: Marc

Marc — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:46:07 +0000

Any relation to Marie Digby, whose 2008 album “Unfold” is incredible?