Williams, Tillis, Rose release new sounds
Pam Tillis is out with her first non-holiday album in 14 years with the arrival of "Looking for a Feeling." Tillis helped produced the dozen-song release with Jimmy Ritchey, Jos Pisapaia and Matt Spicher in Nashville. Tillis also helped write six of the songs including "Burning Star" with her brother, Mel Tillis Jr. Pam's last two albums were recorded with Lorrie Morgan.
Whitney Rose, who veers towards the traditional, put out "We Still Go to Rodeos." Produced by Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Uncle Tupelo, Pixies, Toots & Maytals, Hole and Morphine), the 12-song set was written solely by Rose. She also put out the release on her own label. Rose, who was born in Canada and now lives in Austin, first gained acclaim with the Raul Malo-produced "Heartbreaker of the Year" in 2015.
Chatham County Line is out with its ninth album, "Strange Fascination," on Yep Roc. Produced by the band, the disc was recorded at Mitch Easter's Fidelitorium Recordings in Kernersville, N.C. and marks a turning point in their 20-year career. For the first time in the band's recording history, drums are on every track. The band is comprised of Dave Wilson (guitar/vocals/songwriter), John Teer (mandolin/fiddle/vocals), and Greg Readling (bass/pedal steel/piano).
Ana Cristina Cash is out with "Shine," which was produced by her husband John Carter Cash. Ana helped write all 14 songs except for her takes on "Dream" by Roy Orbison and "Seminole Wind" by John Anderson. "Brand New Pair of Shoes" was a co-write between her and her father-in-law, Johnny Cash. She put music to Johnny's lyrics. The album was recorded in Johnny Cash's hand-built cabin known as the Cash Cabin, of Hendersonville, Tenn. Cash built the cabin in the 70s and since, countless country music greats have recorded within its walls including Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Loretta Lynn and of course Johnny and June themselves.
More news for Lucinda Williams
- 04/04/23: Williams tells "Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart"
- 05/04/21: Williams suffers stroke, expect to play soon
- 02/04/20: Williams tackles problems on "Good Souls Better Angels"
- 08/20/18: Williams honor "Car Wheels" with tour
- 03/22/18: Earle, Yoakam, Williams team up for LSD tour
- 05/11/16: Isbell leads AMA nominations
- 01/13/16: Williams sets tour
- 10/28/15: Williams uncovers "Ghosts"
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