Miranda Lambert on Blending Country and Disco on Her New Album: ‘Dolly’s All Over This’
Miranda Lambert talks what surprised her about working with Chris Stapleton, and about inviting Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson to go horseback riding with her in the winter.
Texan singer Miranda Lambert has released a new album, Crisco, blending classic country and disco music styles. The album, released on October 2nd through MCA, includes tracks like "Crisco" and "Two Things Can Be True," which feature lush harmonies, piano, and string layers. Lambert explained to Billboard that she had never before explored the country genre's sultry, fun vibe and glittery style, which she had admired in Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton collaborations.
For the album's video, Lambert wore hoop earrings belonging to Parton, while Stapleton wore a necklace from Rogers. The duo filmed the video at the Brentwood Skating Center in Brentwood, Tennessee, where they discovered Stapleton's surprising skating skills. After the successful duet "A Song To Sing," Lambert's passion for this new genre grew.
She initially planned for a shorter EP but instead worked with producer Jesse Frasure to create a musical world inspired by countrypolitan and Studio 54 eras. The album is filled with nods to female country music legends Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton. The ending track, "Sunset Marquis," is a tribute to the classic West Hollywood hotel, which has been a favorite spot for musicians and celebrities since its opening in 1963.
Lambert has also contributed to the success of Ella Langley's Billboard Hot 100 record-setting song "Choosin’ Texas" by writing and co-producing the song. Together with Langley, Lambert has created a network of women supporting each other in the country music industry.
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