Van Preston (Country Tracks)

Tens of thousands of singers and songwriters call Nashville home, but very few actually have what it takes to succeed in a big way. But one Nashville country act is proving that she does indeed have the right stuff, and is making an international name for herself without the benefit of a record deal of any kind. Singer/songwriter Van Preston has used hard work and grassroots promotion to distribute her music to the world, resulting in a strong fan base in Europe and a significant and growing amount of airplay on U.S.