Carly Pearce Talks Self-Titled Album, Busbee Friendship, Opry Importance, Gaining Confidence, Finding Love & More

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | February 7, 2020

Jim Casey talks with Carly Pearce about:

releasing her self-titled sophomore album on Feb. 14
finding confidence over the last few years
the evolution of her music since releasing her 2017 debut project, Every Little Thing
her friendship with writer/producer busbee, who passed away in September 2019
the responsibility of keeping busbee’s music alive
the success of Top 20 single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” which features Lee Brice
songwriters featured on the new album, including Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Shane McAnally and more
making her vocals the focal point of the new album
finding and recording “Finish Your Sentences,” which is a duet with husband Michael Ray
co-writing “Halfway Home,” which highlights Carly’s vocal talent
learning from past tours with Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and more
upcoming tour with Old Dominion
the importance of the younger generation performing on the Grand Ole Opry

Podcast Participants:

Carly Pearce
Jim Casey, editor in chief of Nash Country Daily

photo by NCD

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