Ashley Monroe Slates New Album For August Release
Ashley Monroe. Photo: Erika Rock
Ashley Monroe is set to release her sixth studio album, Tennessee Lightning, on Aug. 8. Recorded in the wake of Monroe’s transformative bout with cancer, the 17-song collection documents her remarkable journey as a celebration of life, love and the healing power of music.
“I feel like I’ve emerged from these last few years with a pretty profound perspective shift,” says Monroe. “I’ve learned to be more in the moment, to appreciate what’s right in front of me and enjoy every second I get to spend doing what I love with the people I care about.”
Co-produced by Monroe with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Gena Johnson, the album features contributions from T Bone Burnett, Brittney Spencer, Waylon Payne, Brendan Benson, Butch Walker, Karen Fairchild and Armand Hutton. Monroe’s newest single, “The Touch (feat. Marty Stuart),” is available now. It follows the release of three album tracks including the ethereal “There You Are,” the revved-up “Hot Rod Pipe Dream” and the shimmering “Risen Road.”
On July 25, Monroe will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of her Grammy-nominated 2015 album The Blade with a one-night-only show at Nashville’s The Basement East, where she will perform the record in its entirety. For tickets and more information, visit ashleymonroe.com.
Tennessee Lightning Track List:
1. “I’m Gonna Run (feat. T Bone Burnett)” (Ashley Monroe, Sally Barris)
2. “Risen Road” (Ashley Monroe, Brendan Benson, Waylon Payne)
3. “Closer” (Ashley Monroe, Ashley Ray, Ben West)
4. “The Touch (feat. Marty Stuart)” (Ashley Monroe, Marty Stuart)
5. “Magnolia” (Ashley Monroe, Waylon Payne, Brendan Benson)
6. “My Favorite Movie” (Ashley Monroe, Vince Gill)
7. “Hot Rod Pipe Dream” (Ashley Monroe, Brendan Benson)
8. “Amen Love” (Ashley Monroe, Ashley Ray, Summer Overstreet)
9. “Moth” (Ashley Monroe, Carter Faith, Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander)
10. “Bitter Swisher Sweet (feat. Brittney Spencer)” (Ashley Monroe, Emily Landis, Logan Wall)
11. “You and Me” (Jay Robinson)
12. “Recover (feat. Karen Fairchild)” (Ashley Monroe, Karen Fairchild, Ashley Ray, Andrew Petroff)
13. “There You Are” (Jessi Alexander, Margaret Findley, Sally Barris)
14. “Blown Away (feat. Brendan Benson)” (Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty)
15. “That’s No Way To Say Goodbye” (Leonard Cohen)
16. “Moon Child” (Ashley Monroe, Andrew Petroff, Meg McRee, Tenille Townes)
17. “Jesus Hold My Hand (feat. Armand Hutton)” (Albert Brumley)
