The first single from Jolie Holliday's album "A Real Good Day" is called "All The Good Ones Are Gone."  Fortunately, in the case of pretty girl country singers, that's not true.  Jolie is not only young and gorgeous, she sings country music the way country music is supposed to be sung, with all the tears and trials of Tammy Wynette and all the chutzpah of Loretta Lynn.  I thought to myself as I listened to her album that this is what Martina McBride would sound like... if Martina still sang country music.  Jolie's voice is as big and as powerful as Martina's, but she aims it at good, solid, real country music instead of screaming.  Thank the Lord!

Jolie's been singing and playing since she was a little girl, only five years old, and has been pouring herself into entertaining with a will since that time.  All that training and dedication show with every note she sings.  This girl can deliver a song and she sounds as pure and as perfect doing it as crystal is clear.   This debut album is a perfect showcase for a girl who was obviously born to sing, and she chooses to sing real, honest, delightful country music instead of polishing herself into just another pop-driven diva. 

With stunning songs, such as the heartbreaking "Mr. Man in the Moon" and upbeat Cajun-flavored "Shy Little Bayou Love," Jolie amply demonstrates her range and ability.  With a breathtaking cover of the Connie Smith classic "Once A Day," Jolie shows she can tackle the classics with style and flare as well as bring us new songs that should in their turn go down as classic.  I'm tough to please when it comes to girl singers, but Jolie is a winner, right from the very first track.

Standout tracks:   "Once A Day"; "Full Moons, Half Truths, and Empty Promises"; "Hungry Side Of Love"; "Shy Little Bayou Love"

Last Word:  Stunning. Jolie Holliday has a long and hopefully fruitful career ahead of her.  This girl belongs on the Opry, and in the ranks with Tammy and Patsy. 

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