What makes Cheat the Night by Deborah Allen notable?

This album features the hit single 'Baby I Lied', which reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, marking Allen's breakthrough as a solo artist. Its commercial success helped pave the way for a new wave of female country artists in the early '80s, contributing to a shift in the genre's landscape. Released in 1983, 'Cheat the Night' was Deborah Allen's debut album, positioning her at the forefront of the country music scene. At this time, she was transitioning from a successful songwriter to a recording artist, having contributed to hits for other performers earlier in her career.