Sue Medley - Sue Medley (1990)

Greatly influenced by Bonnie Raitt, Sue Medley made a noteworthy contribution to roots rock and pop/rock with this self-titled release. Tunes like "Heart of Mine," "Oh, Atlanta," and "Maybe the Next Time" made it clear that Medley (an expressive, big-voiced singer with a noteworthy range and a bit of a rough edge to her voice) wasn't out to dazzle audiences with how hip or trendy she could be. Medley's unpretentious nature is one of her assets, and her earthiness serves her well on a CD that, although not fabulous, is honest and generally decent. This album should have attracted more attention, but like so many worthwhile albums released by major record companies, Sue Medley seemed to fall between the cracks.

She released her debut CD in 1990. She won a Juno Award in 1991 for Most Promising Female Vocalist.