Sheryl Crow Celebrates Freedom, Hope & Unity On Upcoming Album ‘Pick You Up’

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Sheryl Crow will release her latest album Pick You Up on Oct. 9 via Old Green Barn Productions LLC. Along with the announcement, Crow has also released the first single from the album, “Freedom Bus” featuring Jesse Welles.

“I do not take freedom lightly because our freedom has been paid for in the lives of others throughout history and that is something I wish we could all remember when we are interacting with each other,” says Crow of “Freedom Bus.” “Our dialogue and ability to disagree must reflect what has been paid for in the blood, sweat, and tears of those who fought for every man and woman to be created equal and to enjoy the rights that our constitution has allowed each of us.”

“Freedom Bus” lays the foundation for Pick You Up, reflecting on our freedoms and pondering how we can connect peacefully and thrive despite our differences and the political challenges we are up against. It encourages thoughtful use of those freedoms, reminding us that our words should build understanding rather than become weapons. Featuring seven new songs, the album was written by Crow and long-time collaborator Jeff Trott, and explores themes of hope and unity.

“Each of these songs are a commentary on being human and wanting connection,” Crow says. “There is a lot of chaos all around us and I definitely find myself feeling alone. My wish is that whoever hears these songs feels the hope I feel when I sing them! I hope these songs feel like a soothing moisturizer on our chapped hearts. We are all going through so much in our humanity right now that being awake can feel like trudging through a burning desert. But we are never alone. And there is beauty everywhere. We just have to keep our eyes open.”

The Pick You Up album artwork features “The Elephant Who Forgot The Ocean” by acclaimed artist Tyson Grumm. A longtime collector of Grumm’s work, Crow first discovered his paintings nearly 20 years ago and has long been drawn to their sense of wonder, playfulness and underlying melancholy. When she recently saw “The Elephant Who Forgot The Ocean” at an auction, she knew it was the image she wanted for Pick You Up. She reached out to Grumm, who agreed to let her use the piece as the album artwork, and she ultimately purchased the original, which now hangs in her home.

Crow will perform on Good Morning America on August 28 to celebrate the album announcement.

Pick You Up Track List:
1. “Freight Train”
2. “Perfect”
3. “Pick You Up”
4. “Flat Earth”
5. “I’ve Got Your Number”
6. “Heaven Help Us”
7. “Freedom Bus” (feat. Jesse Welles)
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