Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 20, 2008)
• Original Release Date: May 20, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mercury Nashville
• ASIN: B0014DXYEQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,711 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

"I've always wanted to sing country music, I've grown up with country music. I love how real everybody is, not just the artists, but the fans."

Product Description

Julianne Hough is already known to millions of fans as the two-time professional dance champion on ABC-TV's top-rated Dancing with the Stars (DWTS). The show, which pairs professional dancers with music, sports, film and television celebrities, has become a cultural phenomenon and Julianne its top star.

Julianne's debut album is a compelling collection of songs about the joys and challenges of everyday life delivered by an evocative young voice. "That Song In My Head" is the first single from the album and available immediately to download from the Amazon MP3 store.

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Julianne Hough, June 22, 2008

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E. Connors - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Julianne Hough (Audio CD)

This is a very enjoyable collection by a fresh voice and a remarkable clairity. I was surpirised by the tonal changes and the vocal control Julianne displayed. It doesn't sound like a first CD at all. It also doesn't sound like it will be her last.

There is also a variety to the type and style of songs contained and each is delivered with a precise crispness and an entertaining flair. The production and finish are all first rate and the whole CD is completely enjoyable.

If you like country music, I don't see how you can pass this up. I think it portends a great many good things to come from Julianne. The duet with her brother shows that talent is a family trait as well.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ode to Joy, Writ Modern, February 14, 2009

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Timothy P. Williams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Julianne Hough (MP3 Download)

To be honest, I was predisposed to dislike Julianne Hough (Pronounced "Huff.") She had everything I dislike about modern Nashville music: young, pretty, blonde, not a songwriter, known for something besides music. She brought everything to the table that needed to be cleared.

But then I saw and heard her. Imagine a dark and rainy day; midnight at mid-day, with a downpour filling the streets to overflowing. There, in the midst of it, is Julianne Hough, skipping along, covered by a shining sunshine umbrella, clean, dry and happy. Despite your darkest angry resentments, you cannot dislike her; in fact, you cannot help but be grateful only to have seen her.

Silly? Yes. Implausible? Yes, but there it is.

The songs are not timeless, philosophical or deep, although several are catchy and fun. Barely 20 years of age, Hough is not a powerful singer, although she is virtually flawless technically. But this album isn't about the music. It isn't about the marketing. It isn't about anything at all. It is simply a celebration of a very happy, charming, likable young lady whose joie de vivre one cannot help but share.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Song Memorable, July 19, 2009

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Donald Fagan "Donald Fagan" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Julianne Hough (Audio CD)

Julianne Hough has the vocal talent (and of course dance and modeling looks also)Much like Carie Underwood, they are both young, and beautiful. They both have somewhat similar vocal ranges. But the difference is that Carie had the scrutiny of Idol ranks and of course was backed by Simon Cowell and his major music influences, and she had some great commercially written material. The harmony parts in comparing the two, sound similar.
As a country songwriter and producer, I understand the success ingredients are great-song+delivery. Many times the marketing and artist appeal overrides that of delivery, such as in this case. There is no doubt she has the vocal ability, but her style is pushed! The songs and most notably, arrangements do not, in my opinion, reflect or bring out her true talent. The world does not need more songs, it just needs better ones! One cannot help but take a look at Reba, her twang voice, but wow, she can deliver a song that really makes you believe her and feel for the song contents. Julianne, if you read this, get a producer that will help you be true to yourself in the conveying of the songs. I believe the production of the songs on this latest CD song are like others just trying to mass market. As a result, none are memorable and none will in my opinion will ever reach the top charts.