New Single “The Death of Floyd Collins” Now Available!
On January 30, 1925, Kentucky cave explorer Floyd Collins ventured into Sand Cave during the height of the Kentucky Cave Wars, a time of fierce competition among cave owners near Mammoth Cave.
Tragically, while working to enlarge a tight passage a rock fell, pinning his leg and trapping him inside Sand Cave 55 feet underground. What followed was one of the most dramatic rescue attempts in history. For over two weeks, rescuers fought to save Floyd as the nation listened through live radio updates. Despite their efforts, he could not be freed in time.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Jeff Silverman in Dolby Atmos, Debra’s remake of this haunting ballad brings history to life marking the 100th anniversary of Floyd’s fateful journey into Sand Cave.
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Welcome to Debra Lyn’s Official Site!
Debra Lyn is an Americana / Folk singer and songwriter living just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.
We invite you to browse the site, listen to Debra’s music and view her videos!
A Cold Wind Blows is an Americana Gem.
— John Mullins, SESAC Nashville
Blue Sun Rises, her 3rd LP released May 31st is not just another Celtic wannabe album. Her tunes have weight & Debra, who possesses that English/Scottish/Irish air also has – American blues & jazz in her voice. She’s in command of a rich tone that she’s created & it’s something magical out of the ancient.
— John Apice, AmericanaHighways.org
With Blue Sun Rises, Debra Lyn set the bar for contemporary Celtic music. Phenomenal production values, clever arrangements and melodic hooks (signature of her songcraft) support Debra’s bell-like voice.
— Cal Koat, Producer Celt In A Twist, Canada’s Contemporary Celtic Radio Hour
Debra Lyn always avoids the traps of clichés. Her lyrics have a sense of poignancy & her voice shines through the words superbly. — John Apice, Americana Highways (on Ashes)
A Cold Wind Blows, meaning both the title song and 10 selections that follow, details the different phases of relationships. Debra Lyn achieves this with vocal performances so compelling that listeners have a blueprint, courtesy of one of the more pleasing and clear voices of experience; a singer whose songwriting pen adds an ink-filled flourish consistent with the creative license of imagination.
— Stacy Harris, Stacy’s Music Review
Listening to Debra Lyn’s A Cold Wind Blows has affirmed my thoughts of just how wonderful Debra’s voice & music is!
— Rowdy Ron, Rowdy Ron Radio Show
Debra Lyn’s music is both moving and haunting, as she weaves a poignant story through the fabric of melodic instrumentation. A must-listen!
— Shelley Dudley, Host of ROCK THE SYSTEM
One Voice is an ideal addendum to Blue Sun Rises with a positive message of unity for our troubled times.
— Cal Koat, Producer Celt In A Twist, Canada’s Contemporary Celtic Radio Hour
Just listened to a great cover of Gimme Some Lovin’. by Debra Lyn….she has done Steve Winwood and Spencer Davis proud! Summer single of 2016!
— Mark Waters, The Music Machine Scotland
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Debra Lyn is the missing link between giants like Dolly Parton during her most emotive singing & Reba McEntire at her most vivid.
— John Apice, Americana Highways (on I Can’t Remember to Forget You 15th Anniversary Ed.)
An awesome rockin’ cover that was amped up by the equally awesome voice of Debra Lyn!! Great beat, great jam, great sing along! When you hear this song, you will find yourself tapping your feet & joining in on the chorus!
— Rowdy Ron
The Wexford Carol, Debra Lyn’s contribution to the holiday songbook is a modern classic. It’s a gorgeous carol that stands out in the Christmas storm of fluff. Again, a stellar arrangement and production values captivate interest and the payoff of Celtic fans? She tags it with the sprightly Tom Billy’s Jig!
— Cal Koat, Producer Celt In A Twist, Canada’s Contemporary Celtic Radio Hour