It's not surprising that Deann Rene's march to Texas singer/songwriter success has been a rather circuitous one. Because this daughter of San Antonio band directors and music teachers grew up knowing that the best music — like complex formations —is rarely achieved by taking the easy, straight line route. Now a fixture within Austin's vibrant music community, Deann's forthcoming release, Paint a Dream, proves that it is life's varied experiences and heartbreaking disappointments that are essential ingredients for creating songs capable of touching another's soul. Drawing from an array of genres and influences, including pop, rock, R & B and worldbeat, Deann has painted musical images worthy of both gallery walls and earbuds everywhere.

Album features many Austin artists including Kris Brown, Ron D'Argenio, Charlie Richards, Kostamos Yiacoumis

Produced by Kris Brown with Ron D'Argenio and Deann René

Recorded and mixed by Ron D'Argenio at Hoodoo Studio, Austin, TX

Mastered by Steven Berson at Total Sonic Media, Austin, TX

Songs written solely by Deann René:
Paint a Dream, What Love Is, Take Me Home, Take a Chance, Scared so Much, Hear Her Cry, Fly Away

Songs co-written:
Superman- by Deann René and Cheryl Murdock
Mountain- by Deann René and Steve Brooks