The band toured clubs and other venues across the country, including the Grizzly Rose in Denver, Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth, and the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville.
Russell then spent three years doing vocals and playing guitar in Ty England’s band, including a 2005 USO Tour of South Korea.
[3] Recorded in Oklahoma City and produced by Tim Russell and Ted Curtis, the album featured drummer Russ Kunkel and bassist David Santos.
Goddess received positive reviews from Country Weekly [6]The Oklahoman, [7] and a CMA Close Up magazine “New Artist Spotlight” feature where her voice was compared to Martina McBride, Stevie Nicks and Bonnie Raitt.
More country-leaning in its sound than Goddess, Shawna Russell received good reviews from Roughstock,[9] Music News Nashville,[10] the Oklahoma Gazette,[11] Billboard,[12] and others.
It also produce two European singles, “Sounds Like A Party” and “Everybody’s Got A Story (Remix).” The 11th Annual Independent Music Awards nominated Shawna Russell for best "Country Album"[14] in 2012.