Suzy Bogguss: 20 Greatest Hits

Among the stellar class of female country artists who emerged in the late ‘80s, Suzy Bogguss stood out for her Western-themed song choices and sweet, winsome vocal delivery. As the ‘90s wore on, she developed as a songwriter as well, taking a more thoughtful, story-oriented approach than the majority of her Nashville peers. The songs gathered in this greatest hits collection attest to the diversity and high quality of her output. Tracks like “Someday Soon” and “I Want To Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” have an appealingly old-time country feel, while “Aces” and “Under the Gun” find her working well in a more contemporary vein. Bogguss delivers high-spirited renditions of John Hiatt’s “Drive South” and Nanci Griffith’s “Outbound Plane” and proves her mettle as a tunesmith with “Hey Cinderella” and “Just Like the Weather.” Bogguss mostly remained true to her artistic inclinations during her Nashville prime (no easy accomplishment!), carving out her own distinctive niche as a composer and interpreter. Her unusually eclectic and well-crafted hits haven’t lost their sparkle.