White Sands, Wide Open Spaces Inspire Jamie O’Neal’s New Album ‘Gypsum’ Set For January

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Jamie O’Neal is set to release her sixth studio album, Gypsum, via BFD/Audium Nashville on Jan. 23. The first single from the album, “Ole Heartache,” is out now.

“When I wrote ‘Ole’ Heartache with Shaye Smith and Ed Hill, I wanted to write something I could hear George Strait or Lee Ann Womack singing—a timeless country classic throwback that likens Heartache to almost being a friend, a sidekick who hangs around pointing out how love is doomed…again and again,” says O’Neal. “It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written, and it’s got harmonica on it like ‘Arizona’ which was so great to have another song with that lonesome sound.”

The new 10-song collection includes tracks co-written by O’Neal along with Dean Dillon, Stephanie Bentley, Rob Crosby, Roxie Dean, Ava Suppelsa, Ilya Toshinskiy and more. A highlight of the project is “Flowers & Fireflies,” written by O’Neal’s late sister Samantha Murphy.

“Gypsum is named for the sand dunes in White Sands National Park, one of the most beautiful and serene, other worldly places I’ve ever been to,” said Jamie. “I have an affinity for the west—the mountains, red rocks, sand dunes, and wide open spaces inspired a lot of this album. I love being in the studio and hearing some of the most incredible musicians bring the songs to life, it’s so exciting to have a new original album finished and ready for everyone to hear!”

O”Neal will play a Music City show at the Neon Steeple at Chief’s on Broadway on Nov. 6.

Gypsum Track List:
1. “Over New Mexico” – Jamie O’Neal/Shaye Smith/Lisa Drew
2. “Ole Heartache” – Jamie O’Neal/Shaye Smith/Ed Hill
3. “Slippery Slope” – Jamie O’Neal/Robin Lee/Roxie Dean
4. “John Deere Letter” – Jamie O’Neal/Shaye Smith/Tammy Hyler/Ilya Toshinskiy
5. “Just Whiskey” – Jamie O’Neal/Stephanie Bentley/Rob Crosby
6. “Flowers & Fireflies” – Samantha Murphy
7. “All The Same” – Scotty Emerick/Dean Dillon
8. “My Midnights” – Jamie O’Neal/Ava Suppelsa/Bailey Hefley
9. “Change It Now” – Kevin Doherty/Bob Regan
10. “Liberty” – Josia Eden

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