She is undisputed among the Dutch stars, but Ilse DeLange goes her own way in between. The tabloid media can do little with her; the singer, songwriter and television personality is far too kind and sincere for that, and she has been with drummer Bart Vergoossen for years. Meanwhile, the star of the former shoe saleswoman from Almelo is growing in Germany and America, where she stars in the music
… drama series Nashville as the Dutch singing coach Ilse DeWit. Her album Tainted has everything to consolidate that success only, which was already underscored by the hits Willing, Confetti Shotgun and Drown Us Out that preceded it. It is a typical modern country pop album on which even electronic elements are not shunned. With her clear, powerful and deeply mean vocals, DeLange makes every song a success that grabs you and effortlessly settles into your head. (MR)more
