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Growing up in South Texas on her parents cattle ranch and singing
every Sunday in her grandfathers nearby church helped Christine
Mims build her dreams for a career in country music on a firm foundation.
Her very first singing audition resulted in her being chosen to
perform in the "Music Country Music" show at Fiesta Texas
in San Antonio. She then won acclaim as the featured vocalist at
the famous Bluebonnet Palace, also in San Antonio, where she opened
for many national touring acts, including Merle Haggard and Tracy
Byrd. During this time, the music directors at Opryland USA took
notice of Christines talent and she was given the opportunity
to perform in their productions in both Las Vegas and Nashville.
During her time in Nashville, Christine spent time working and recording
demos for Tom T. Hall Enterprises, as well as lending her voice
to many other music projects. Youve probably heard her, whether
you know it or not, in her vocal work in numerous recording sessions
produced in Nashville and Texas.
Its time you got to know Christine Mims. Youll know
her when you hear her voice, as she exposes deep feeling and tenderness
to touch every emotion a rare quality that carries the listener
beyond all barriers. Her inspiring voice aptly conveys the extraordinary
sincerity that leads to distinctive styling in every song.
In the realm of country music, where lyrical and musical simplicity
is sometimes a forgotten rule, but still a revered concept, Christines
songs and delivery easily please everyone. Its her music,
her voice, her style, her faith
her heart.
This
is Christine Mims

"With her
voice, her poise, her song selection and the invaluable aid of
Bobby Flores and the band, Christine Mims turns back the clock to
the
glory days of country singers. And it's a turn for the best."
Jim Beal
Jr., KSYM radio, San Antonio Express-News
Christine Mims
Perfect for a Rainy Day
Yellow Rose Records
Winner of the First Country Line CD Voters Poll
The votes have all been counted and the winner of the very first
Country Line Magazine CD listeners poll was the very talented,
beautiful and versatile Christine Mims on the Yellow Rose label.
It was a hotly contested poll with a lot of interest from listeners
everywhere. One can see why she won after listening to the whole
CD; this is a great collection of songs with that signature Bobby
Flores sound, tasty arrangements without being overblown.
Her voice fits comfortably with several styles of music from the
classic country sound of Under Your Spell to the sultry
jazz take on Cry Me a River. She can make a hard left
so fast it will blind you. One can hear the shades of a gospel background
in the soar of a verse or the bend of a word. I can almost see her
leaning back to gather momentum for that next turn at the mike,
to either roar like a lion or purr like a kitten. She can do it
all. So, my friends, you have your first winner of the poll and
a joy to listen to, so do yourself a favor and buy this CD today
and youll see why she won. Check it out at www.christinemims.com.
by Greg Roberts - Country Line Magazine
Christine Mims is a young lady out of Texas with a great voice who
just recorded her first album. It is a fantastic performance for
a first album or any album. It was produced by young Texas music
genius Bobby Flores for his Yellow Rose label and it is loaded with
dynamite Swing and Texas dance hall music. Bobby is also heard of
course on fiddle as well as electric guitar, rhythm guitar and violin
in the string section.
This super album of 12 winning tunes opens up with the incredible
title tune of the album from former George Strait rhythm guitar
player and songsmith David Anthony. Christine then does the first
of many wonderful Texas dance hall sounds Invitation from the Ray
Price and Rex Allen music collections and the pen of Roger Miller.
Also from this sound of music Christine gives us Hank Cochran's
Don't Touch Me, Each Time from both the Ray Price pen and library
Another Chance and Under Your Spell a Buck Owens composition and
hit from over 40 years ago. Dallas Frazier wrote the swinging Ain't
Had No Lovin and Carl Belew wrote and recorded another Texas dance
hall styled gem Lonely Street. This one was covered by and became
a major pop hit of Andy Williams in the late 1950s. Another of many
highlights in this collection is two compositions of singer/songwriter
Roger Brown. They are I've Had It With You and Say What's On Your
Mind. The two remaining gems are Floyd Tillman's Cold Cold War and
a remake of the Julie London classic Cry Me A River.
In addition to Bobby we can hear and enjoy other super musicians.
The drums are played by Dan Dreeben, Phil Fisher and Jim Loessberg
while the bass players are Allen "Conway" Chapman and
Hamilton Price. Andy Langham and Randy Reinhard are the album piano
players while Randy is also heard on steel guitar in addition to
the album engineer and electric guitarist Tommy Detamore. The album
also features Rene Saenz on sax and a string section.
This album can be obtained from Yellow Rose Records, PO Box 1526,
Blanco, TX 78606 or at www.yellowroserecords.com The cost of the
CD is $18, which includes postage and handling.
Mike Gross, WVOF-FM, Fairfield, CT
January 30,2004
Grand talent lies everywhere in the Lone Star State as one rises
above and beyond, meet Christine Mims.
Christine's new Album "Perfect For A Rainy Day" will be
perfect any day. Such a pure, fresh and super talented artist, she
is definitely what this country needs to hear on the airwaves of
radio.
Produced by the multi-talented Bobby Flores and Yellow Rose Records
along with the finest musicians in the business today, this CD is
destined for album of the year, for sure. Tommy Detamore on electric
and steel guitar as well as the engineer on the album, Randy Reinhard
on steel, piano and Andy Langham on piano. Master sax player Rene
Saenz. Drums with Phil Fisher, Dan Dreeben and Jim Loessberg. Allen
"Conway" Chapman and Hamilton Price on bass.
Gerald Schoelzel, Viola, John Stuart on cello, Herb Schattenberg
on violin and Bobby Flores on Fiddle, rhythm and electric guitar
and violin combined with the awesome voice of Christine Mims, you
have a compilation thats perfect for a rainy day. An album that's
been a long time coming but well worth the wait.
To purchase Christine's CD "Perfect For A Rainy Day",
go to:
www.christinemims.com or www.yellowroserecords.com
- Joe Baker, MTD Radio, KNMB/KWMW, Ruidoso, New Mexico
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