Cyndi Thomson’s Quiet Season Reaps ‘Acres Of Diamonds’
Cyndi Thomson has released her new EP Acres of Diamonds, today (May 23), more than two decades after the release of her breakout radio hit “What I Really Meant To Say.”
The six-track EP includes previously-released tunes like the title track, and most recent single “Five More Minutes,” which showcases the longing to return and relive the moments that meant the most. The project also includes focus track “Black Celica,” co-written by and featuring Ashley Monroe.
“Acres of Diamonds is the harvest of a quiet season—a reminder that even in stillness, something precious is growing,” says Thomson. “After time away, returning to music feels like unearthing light beneath familiar soil. Each track is a jewel, shaped by the hands of incredible writers and producers. I’m deeply proud of this journey, and endlessly grateful for the brilliance that brought it to life.”
In 2001, Thomson rose to fame with the Gold album My World and chart-toppers like “What I Really Meant To Say,” “I’m Gone,” “I Always Liked That Best” and “If You Were Mine.” Despite stepping away from the spotlight, she remained an influential figure in music, penning hits like Gary Allan’s “Life Ain’t Always Beautiful.”
“I realized one day – I can’t expect my kids to chase their dreams if they don’t see me chasing mine,” shares Thomson. “Leaving music wasn’t about the death of a dream. It was about self-preservation, and making sure what was most important in life came first. However, that fire, that passion inside of me for music never left. I’m just better equipped to satisfy it now than I was in 2001.”
Acres of Diamonds Track List:
1. “Acres of Diamonds” (Cyndi Thomson, Dan Wilson, Jessica Roadcap)
2. “Black Celica” (feat. Ashley Monroe) (Cyndi Thomson, Ashley Monroe, Mikey Reaves)
3. “Five More Minutes” (Cyndi Thomson, Steven Solomon, Lindsay Boreing, Will Boreing)
4. “Falling” (Harry Styles, Thomas Hull)
5. “Devil’s Hands” (Cyndi Thomson, Luke Sheets)
6. “So Glad You’re Mine” (Cyndi Thomson, Ben Reno)
