Tiera Kennedy Announces Debut Full-Length Album Live On ‘GMA3’
During an appearance on the GMA3 stage yesterday (Aug. 13) Tiera Kennedy announced the title and release date of her debut full-length album, Rooted, set for release on Oct. 18.
Before the performance of her anthemic summer single “Cry,” Kennedy chatted all things new music and Beyoncè with the show hosts DeMarco Morgan, Eva Pilgrim and Dr. Darien Sutton.
“It feels surreal to finally be announcing this album and on GMA at that,” exclaims Kennedy. “I fully embraced my R&B country sound through Rooted and shared my full heart so I’m so excited for it to be out in the world come October!”
On the new project Kennedy samples the Timbaland-produced Justin Timberlake mega-hit “Cry Me A River” with “Cry.” Written by Kennedy with Cameron Bedell, Jared Scott and Scott Storch, the tune features an empowering narrative of deciding you deserve better and prioritizing your own happiness. “Cry” can also be heard in a series of McDonald’s ads. The track marks the second release from Rooted, following “I Ain’t A Cowgirl.”
The rising artist is also nominated for two People’s Choice Country Awards, The Collaboration Song of the Year and The Cover Song of the Year, both for “BlackBiird.”
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