Dale Daniel
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Lisa Dale Daniel is an American country music artist. She has recorded one studio album, Luck of Our Own. Daniel is the daughter of songwriter Naomi Martin, whose credits include the Grammy nominated "Let's Take the Long Way Around the World" by Ronnie Milsap
and "My Eyes Can Only See as Far as You" by Charley Pride
. Daniel and Martin also co-wrote the track "Someone to Call Me Darling" on Lorrie Morgan
's 1992 album Watch Me
, which also featured Daniel on background vocals.
Daniel made her first recording at age 14, and by 1991, she had joined Moe Bandy
's band. Signed to BNA Records
(then known as BNA Entertainment) in 1993, she released her Jerry Crutchfield-produced debut album Luck of Our Own in March 1994. The album received positive reviews. Entertainment Weekly
critic Alanna Nash
gave it a B, saying that Daniel did not act as a "clone of country's leading divas." Jim Ridley of New Country magazine gave the album three stars out of five, comparing Daniel's voice to Kathie Baillie of Baillie & the Boys
, also saying "the songs[…] tread familiar ground with enough honest feeling and detail to signify promise down the line." Billboard
also gave a favorable review, saying that her "songwriting will separate Daniel from the pack."
The album's two singles did not chart, and Daniel never recorded another album. She has not recorded since, although her debut album's title track was covered on Keith Urban
's 1999 self-titled album.
Ronnie Milsap
Ronnie Lee Milsap is an American country music singer and pianist. He was one of country’s most popular and influential performers of the 1970s and 1980s...
and "My Eyes Can Only See as Far as You" by Charley Pride
Charley Pride
Charley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
. Daniel and Martin also co-wrote the track "Someone to Call Me Darling" on Lorrie Morgan
Lorrie Morgan
In 1996 Morgan married Jon Randall, a singer/songwriter now credited with writing the 2004 Brad Paisley/Alison Krauss hit "Whiskey Lullaby"; they divorced three years later in 1999....
's 1992 album Watch Me
Watch Me
Watch Me is an album by American country music singer Lorrie Morgan. It was released on 9 October 1992. It peaked at #15 on the Billboard country albums chart, and includes the singles "Watch Me" "What Part of No" , "I Guess You Had to Be There" , and "Half Enough"...
, which also featured Daniel on background vocals.
Daniel made her first recording at age 14, and by 1991, she had joined Moe Bandy
Moe Bandy
Marion Franklin Bandy, Jr.–better known professionally as Moe Bandy– is a country music singer...
's band. Signed to BNA Records
BNA Records
BNA Records, formerly known as BNA Entertainment, is a label group that shares ties with Arista Nashville and RCA Nashville from parent company Sony Music Nashville, which itself is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, BNA features country music acts on its roster...
(then known as BNA Entertainment) in 1993, she released her Jerry Crutchfield-produced debut album Luck of Our Own in March 1994. The album received positive reviews. Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
critic Alanna Nash
Alanna Nash
Alanna Nash is an American journalist and biographer.Nash holds a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and is the author of several acclaimed books...
gave it a B, saying that Daniel did not act as a "clone of country's leading divas." Jim Ridley of New Country magazine gave the album three stars out of five, comparing Daniel's voice to Kathie Baillie of Baillie & the Boys
Baillie & the Boys
Baillie & the Boys is an American country music group that gained prominence in the late 1980s. The band's original lineup consisted of Kathie Baillie , her husband, Michael Bonagura , and Alan LeBoeuf . Baillie & the Boys has recorded five studio albums and charted ten Top-40 singles on the U.S...
, also saying "the songs[…] tread familiar ground with enough honest feeling and detail to signify promise down the line." Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
also gave a favorable review, saying that her "songwriting will separate Daniel from the pack."
The album's two singles did not chart, and Daniel never recorded another album. She has not recorded since, although her debut album's title track was covered on Keith Urban
Keith Urban
Keith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...
's 1999 self-titled album.
Luck of Our Own (1994)
- "Middle of a Miracle" (Don Pfrimmer, George Teren) – 3:00
- "Luck of Our Own" (Gary BurrGary BurrGary Burr, born in Meriden, Connecticut, is an American musician and songwriter and producer, mostly known for his stable of hits recorded by country music performers. Burr began his career as a member of the group Pure Prairie League from 1982 to 1985, taking over after Vince Gill departed the group...
, Dale Daniel) – 3:30 - "Border Line" (Daniel, Naomi Martin) – 3:19
- "Where Do You Go When You Dream" (Teren, Pfrimmer) – 3:10
- "Coming Back to Haunt Me" (Rick Bowles, Daniel) – 2:57
- "You Gave Her Your Name" (Daniel, Martin, Pfrimmer) – 3:31
- "Don't Let the Same Dog Bite You Twice" (Jimmy Stewart, Teren) – 2:57
- "The Dust Ain't Settled Yet" (Craig BickhardtCraig BickhardtCraig Bickhardt is an American country music singer and songwriter. His musical career includes co-writing credits for The Judds, Steve Wariner, Kathy Mattea and others. He was also a member of S-K-B, formerly S-K-O, after Paul Overstreet exited that band, and he has released three studio albums...
, Brent Maher, Don SchlitzDon SchlitzDonald Alan "Don" Schlitz, Jr. is a country music songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards...
) – 2:48 - "One More Bend" (Daniel, Martin) – 3:47
- "Daddy's Little Girl" (Angela Kaset, Kenya Walker, Stan Webb) – 3:14
Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "You Gave Her Your Name" | Luck of Our Own |
| "Coming Back to Haunt Me" |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "You Gave Her Your Name" | Michael Merriman |
| "Coming Back to Haunt Me" | Steven Goldmann Steven Goldmann Steven Goldmann is a Canadian music video and film director. He has directed over 200 music videos. Goldmann also directed the movies Broken Bridges and Trailer Park of Terror, and has additionally directed several television programs.-1990-1999:... |