Van Preston
 
"Performing Songwriter"
Reviewed by Mare Wakefield
Every so often you'll hear a singer with so much unbridled joy in her voice, you can't help but smile. Van Preston will hit you this way with well-crafted lyrics to match her sassy soprano. Preston's self-titled release has a decidedly classic country flavor along the lines of Dwight Yoakum or Loretta Lynn. Sweet fiddle and pedal steel add just enough sparkle without detracting from the lyrics.
 
Highlights include "What Goes Around Comes Around" and the fast-paced "HeartBroke for The Last Time". But the cherry on top of this musical sundae is "Bought Myself A Toy." "When I'm missing you, I just snap that baby right out of the case and it gets rid of my blues," Preston sings over electric guitar and raucous drumming.
 
Music News Nashville
By Tina Swanson
Review of Van Preston's Self-Titled Debut Album
 
Van Preston (and friends) provide a wonderful up-tempo
collection of songs, beginning with "Tougher Than
That," written by Jimbeau Hinson and Greg Crowe.both
wonderful artists and songwriters themselves.
 
The entire CD keeps the tempo up. Her novelty song,
" Bought Myself A Toy," is unique, with an adult theme!
However, my favorites.in addition to "Tougher Than
That," include "Everthying I've Never Seen," and
" Absolutely Broken." Again, both up-tempo.
 
This is a very nicely produced CD, by Greg Crowe. If
you are looking for a CD that isn't slow and
depressing, this is a good choice for your collection.
 
"Music Row"
By Robert Oerrman
On Van's Debut Single, "Absolutely Broken",
"She has a lot of verve in her voice, and the song is quite catchy..."
 
AMC
American Music Channel
"Van Preston has developed a style that is both distinctive and radio friendly. Her debut video is dynamic and exciting, and if there's any justice she'll end the year as one of Nashville's premier new talents."
 
NMG
Nashville Music Guide
SEVEN OUT OF SEVEN STARS! Reviewed by Brad Fischer,
for Nashville Music Guide, Feb. 2006 issue
 
"This cute young lady has a voice as good as any female country artist in the business. Not only that, five of the ten songs on this CD were written by the artist. And she knows a good song when she hears one as is verified by the tunes she chose for this project. The cuts on this album are from some of the best songsmiths in Music City and finely produced by Greg Crowe for the independent "UnConVentional Records" label. I loved them all! Get your copy before Preston is the big country star she ought to be at www.vanpreston.com"
 
Countrystarsonline.com
Jim Weaver
There are many words one could use to describe Van Preston but the first 3 that came to mind were spunky, energetic and honest. I have never seen Ms. Preston in concert but I would be willing to bet you a six pack of coke that the audience is filled with loyal friends and fans singing along at the top of their lungs to every verse. The impression I get is a gal that loves the whole shootin' match, writing, performing and meeting the fans after the show. Van recently did some advertising for a road band and I hope all the pieces fell into place.
 
You'll find a bit of everything on Preston's self-titled debut CD including some upbeat, fun country rockers like "Piece Of You" and "Tougher Than That", to honest ballads including "Schizophrenic Heart" and "Forever Ago" Speaking of honest, maybe "Bought Myself A Toy" is too honest but it's a fun song that gets the point across.
 
Preston reminds me of a heyday-Tanya Tucker or a Jo Dee Messina with all the attitude, cuteness, and fun rolled into one little package called an entertainer.
 
KEOS Radio, College Station, TX
John Roths
"Thanks for the new promo of Van Preston's CD. You sure caught my attention! "What Goes Around" is excellent! Van has a voice that makes it hard to push the eject button; you've just got to finish the song..."