Jason Allen’s 2004 release “WOULDN’T IT BE NICE” (D Records) is a prime example of what happens when writers like Allen get together with Clay Blaker and other fantastic writers and Tommy Detamore gets a chance to capture the perfect performances. Allen assembles a host of stellar pickers including Randy Corner and Red Volkeart to create twelve cuts of pure Texas. Allen’s vocals are pure new-millennium Texan and he delivers flawlessly throughout the ballads and roadhouse rockers alike. Also available is Allen’s 2001 release “SOMETHING I DREAMED” (D Records). Allen’s earlier work has a more traditional country feel and is a collection of more covers than originals. This Pasadena native was a great country singer in 2001, and has matured into a fantastic Texas music performer. Allen has all the tools for becoming a superstar and his fans agree! You will, too. Get the discs today. Oh, and my favorite tunes are “Chicken Pluckin’” and “Body and Fender Man.”