dori freeman comes from a musical background with a talented father and grandfather. thanks to this, she always knew singing is what she wants to do with her life. (dori freeman, galax) i've been singing for as long as i can i decided that it was finally time to pick up an instrument so i decided to learn how to play the guitar so that i could fast forward to now and the 24-year old galax woman is releasing her self- titled debut album on friday. she says she can't wait to see people's reaction. nervous and excited, i'd say it probably equal parts nervous and excited, it's kind of overwhelming. it's a little bit scary to that you put so much time in that people are going to hear so i just hope everyone likes it. but she's already feedback. rolling stone, n-p- r, and other critics are already putting her on their list of the next big thing. it's sort of bizarre. i had no idea that it would get the attention that its gotten so far. it's kind of surprising and it's really exciting. what's even more impressive is that all ten songs on the album are written by dori. she sa

dori freeman's self-titled album comes out tomorrow. but rolling stone magazine, npr, and other critics have already listed it as a top anticipated release and dori as one of the next big she hopes people enjoy the album as much as the critics and says the praise was very unexpected. dori freeman, galax musician: "it's sort of bizarre. i had no idea that it would get the attention that it's gotten so far. it's kind of surprising and it's really exciting. i'm thrilled with all the press that it's gotten with rolling stone and npr and bluegrass situation. i couldn't be happier, fell really lucky that it's gotten the attention that it's gotten." hear some of her work and learn more about dori by checking out our full story on wdbj7 dot com. for the latest weather anytime, turn to our webpage at wdbj7.com and be sure to follow us on facebook and twitter for weather headlines and more wdbj7weather. thanks for watching your hometown news leader, wdbj7. captioning sponsored by cbs ( band playing

dori freeman's self-titled album comes out today. but rolling stone magazine, npr, and other critics have already listed it as a top anticipated release and dori as one of the next big things. she hopes people enjoy the album as much as the critics and says the praise unexpected. dori freeman, galax musician: "it's sort of bizarre. i had no idea that it would get the attention that it's gotten so far. it's kind of surprising and it's really exciting. i'm thrilled with all the press that it's gotten with rolling stone and npr and bluegrass situation. i couldn't be happier, fell really lucky that it's gotten the attention that it's gotten." hear some of her work and learn more about dori by checking out our full story on wdbj7 dot com. the virginia tech women's basketball team tried to put an end to their losing streak at home last night. we have highlights in sports. and this sunday's super bowl may be on track to being the most expensive nation's history. today with a gusty nw wind and a high around 45. the tech women lost for the fif