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Brooke Lee Shares A Snapshot Of Her Journey To Adulthood On ‘Desert Darling,’ Due In April

February 23, 2026/by Lorie Hollabaugh

Brooke Lee is inviting listeners on a road trip through her formative years on her new six-song EP, Desert Darling, set for release April 17 via Spirit Nashville Recordings/2Mix Music.

The EP’s title track, “Desert Darling,” about falling in love when every moment feels electric and impossible to let go, is out now. The song was written by Brooke and Danielle Blakey, who also produced the project. From young love to heartbreak to self-discovery, the six-song EP is rooted in personal experience. Lee invited her longtime touring band to track with her in the studio as well, to lend authenticity and that live feel to the project.

“I’m obsessed with road trips, so I intentionally crafted the songs and production to feel like the perfect soundtrack for a long drive – free, reflective, and becoming my own,” says Lee. “My years from 19 to 25 were filled with stories and growth, and, as this chapter closes, I wanted to share the moments that impacted me most. ’Desert Darling’ is a snapshot of my journey from a young, free-spirited 19-year-old who fell head over heels, had her heart broken, who sometimes still wonders if she’ll find that kind of love again, and now is at peace with where she is. It’s also about the girl with a best friend to share all her secrets with, and the woman learning to live fully for herself.”

After partnering with Chevrolet for the launch of its new “See The USA In Your Chevrolet” campaign, Lee will be back on the road next month for shows in Charleston, Charlotte and Atlanta.

Desert Darling Track List:
1. “Kissing A Stranger” (Brooke Lee, Justin Richards)
2. “Desert Darling” (Brooke Lee, Danielle Blakey)
3. “Burn To Black” (Brooke Lee, Danielle Blakey, Jon Nite)
4. “This Roof” (Brooke Lee, Justin Richards)
5. “I Gotta Go” (Brooke Lee, Aaron Eshuis, Neil Medley)
6. “Just Because” (Brooke Lee, Danielle Blakey, Justin Richards)

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Lorie Hollabaugh
Lorie Hollabaugh
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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