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You might have seen an ad for this album already. It says something along the lines of "multiple dove awards, several grammy nominations, national tours, and this is her DEBUT!" You were probably thinking, WHO? "Who" is none other than the remarkable voice behind the pop/country favorites The Martins. Going just on The Martins history alone, Joyce has racked up numerous #1 songs on both Southern Gospel and Inspirational charts, as well as already charting Adult Contemporary radio. However, Joyce is starting anew as a solo artist, charting new waters without the help of her uber-talented siblings. If you are coming into this CD expecting the same pop/country with a few southern tracks thrown in, you're in for a big surprise. Joyce Martin has made the album of her career. One that showcases every style under the sun, and one that shows that Joyce is worthy of being named one of Gospel music's most talented voices. The album kicks off with the soft inspirational feel of "Diamonds On a Dusty Road", with only a slight country feel to the song. The album then moves on into one of the more passionate vocal moments, the praise song "To See the King", penned by Kevin Stokes. "For Goodness Sakes" is an acoustic r&b ballad, showcasing Joyce's unmistakable voice with Gospel artist Darwin Hobbs doing fill-ins that only highlight Joyce's vocals even more. "Big God" is a funk-based pop number that utilizes both Joyce's upper and lower range. "God Did It" is about the only song that would be found right at home on a Martins disk, with it's infectious modern-country sound and Wynonna like vocals. "I Have" is a nice lyric, as Joyce co-write the song with acclaimed songwriter Joel Lindsey. It's one of the few moments on the disk where Joyce actually dives into her own personal testimony. It's one of the moments that you wish would last a little longer. The two highlights of the disc are the modern-pop of "This Is My Prayer" and the tender balled "A Whisper Is Enough". The Cindy Morgan and Joe Beck penned "This Is My Prayer" sees Joyce at her best vocally, soaring across a big chorus and being tender enough on the verses to make it memorable. "A Whisper Is Enough" was written by Lindsey and Larnelle Harris, featuring a lyric that speaks of needing only a whisper from God to satisfy an anxious heart. It's pretty rare that a soloist can come along and tackle as many styles that Joyce does on this, her solo debut. Hopefully, it won't be the last we hear from this talented artist. She's great with The Martins, and she's great as a soloist. Diamonds On a Dusty Road is a fitting debut for such an established artist.

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