 Country and western singer/songwriter/guitarist Suzy Bogguss is perhaps one of the most loved of all Nashville's recording artists. A string of successful albums throughout the '80s and '90s has taken her from Midwestern child star -- she was born in Illinois where she began singing in her church choir at the age of five -- to full-blown country western diva. After building a solid fan base in the Midwest, Bogguss landed an opening spot on both the Dan Seals and Asleep at the Wheel tours. She relocated to Nashville in the mid-'80s, where she began shopping her demos while working at Dollywood -- Dolly Parton's Theme Park -- in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Her experience as a singer at the park introduced more people to her charismatic persona and engaging vocals, earning her a contract with Capitol Nashville. Her first album for Capitol, Somewhere Between, was released in 1989. Moment of Truth appeared shortly after, and though both albums saw remarkable success, it was her third album, 1991's Aces that produced a handful of popular radio singles, and earned her first gold record. By the time Voices in the Wind was released, she had become a bona fide country star. "Drive South," a single that John Hiatt had written for Bogguss helped her earn her second gold record. Simpatico appeared in 1994 followed by Give Me Some Wheels in 1996. Her latest effort to date is 1998's Nobody Love, Nobody Gets Hurt.
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