Album: World of Hurt by Ilse DeLange (1998)
Genre: Country
Format: Album

Description: In 1998 while a member of the group Cash On Delivery, she traveled to Nashville, U.S. to record her debut album World Of Hurt with top producer Barry Beckett. She became well known in the Netherlands because her album was recorded in the capital of country music. Her album received big success in her home country, selling 450,000 copies in total. In Holland, Ilse received a TMF Award and an Edison Award for her musical success in 1999. Unfortunately World of Hurt was not released in the States, despite some interest due to guest vocals from Vince Gill, and Ilse's cover of Beth Nielsen Chapman's song "World of Hurt", and Patty Larkin's song "Lonely Too".

Artist Background: Ilse Annoeska de Lange was born on May 13, 1977 in Almelo, Netherlands. She started her career at the age of 8 as a lip-synching artist, which won her several contests. De Lange drew greater attention after switching to a live repertoire in both regional and national talent shows in Hilversum (the Dutch city where most TV-programs are recorded). This helped her book some live-performances on national television. She formed a duo with guitarist Joop Liefland, who introduced her to country musi... Part of the Almelo, The Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Country movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Almelo, The Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Country movement.

Tags: Country, 1990s, Album

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In 1998 while a member of the group Cash On Delivery, she traveled to Nashville, U.S. to record her debut album World Of Hurt with top producer Barry Beckett. She became well known in the Netherlands because her album was recorded in the capital of country music. Her album received big success in her home country, selling 450,000 copies in total. In Holland, Ilse received a TMF Award and an Edison Award for her musical success in 1999. Unfortunately World of Hurt was not released in the States, despite some interest due to guest vocals from Vince Gill, and Ilse's cover of Beth Nielsen Chapman's song "World of Hurt", and Patty Larkin's song "Lonely Too".

World of Hurt

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