 In Nashville she recorded an album for MCA Records produced by Ron Chancy, and she was nominated "Most Promising New Artist of the Year" by the Country Music Association.In 1986, she moved to Los Angeles, where she played at Southern California music venues with a new version of her band.It variously included Steve Farris (lead guitarist for Mr. Mister), Bob Birch (long time bass player for Elton John), Rocket Ritchotte (former guitarist for David Lee Roth, Cher), Kenny Rarrick (former keyboard player for Melissa Manchester), and Michael Dorian (former keyboard player for Terence Trent D'Arby).