Trisha Yearwood’s country music career has been marked by a refusal to go for the trendy hit or the easy pop crossover tune. Over the years, she’s favored artistically-substantial songs and sung them as if the words were her own, and Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love (2007) reaffirms the core values of her work. Assisted by long-time producer Garth Fundis, she tackles a well-balanced batch of ballads and uptempo numbers with the enthusiasm of a fledgling artist and a combination of nuanced interpretation and full-on vocal power that's all but unique in modern country. She renders tracks like “Let the Wind Chase You” (featuring Keith Urban) and “Sing You Back To Me” with understated drama, then kicks up her heels on rollicking numbers like “Nothin’ About You is Good For Me” and the title tune. The earthy gusto of “Drown Me” provides counterpoint to the tear-stained elegance of “This Is Me You’re Talking To.” An outstanding addition to Yearwood’s catalogue.