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Cry Pretty
Studio album by
Carrie Underwood
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2018 (2018-09-14)
LabelCapitol Nashville
Producer
Carrie Underwood chronology
Storyteller
(2015) 		Cry Pretty
(2018)
Singles from Cry Pretty
  1. "Cry Pretty"
    Released: April 11, 2018

Cry Pretty is the upcoming sixth studio album by American singer and songwriter Carrie Underwood. The album is scheduled to be released on September 14, 2018, as Underwood's first album with new record label, Capitol Records Nashville after signing a global deal with Universal Music Group at the start of 2017. The album will also mark the first co-producing effort by Underwood, who partnered with David Garcia for the record.[1]

Background

On April 18, 2018, Underwood released a statement on the album, saying, "At this point in my career, I feel stronger and more creative than ever. I think you can hear that in this new album. It's emotional, it's soulful, it's real, and we also have some fun on there too. I hope everyone loves it as much as I have loved making it."[2] Songwriter and producer David Garcia was selected to co-produce the album with Underwood. Cry Pretty is Underwood's first effort as a producer.[3]

Promotion

Underwood performed the title track for the first time at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards on April 15 which was well-received by critics.[4]

Singles

"Cry Pretty", the first single from the album was released on April 11, 2018.[5] It debuted at number 20 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, and was the most added song to Country Radio that week.[6] The song topped the Digital Songs chart, becoming Underwood's first song to do so and also debuted at number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]

References

  1. ^ Watts, Cindy (April 18, 2018). "Carrie Underwood announces new album Cry Pretty". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 26, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  2. ^ Kaufman, Gil. "Carrie Underwood Releasing 'Cry Pretty' Album in September". Billboard. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Dove-Winning Writer/Producer David Garcia to Co-Produce Entire Carrie Underwood Album Alongside Artist". Gospel Music Association. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  4. ^ "Carrie Underwood Stuns With Emotional 'Cry Pretty' ACM Awards Performance". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  5. ^ "Carrie Underwood Announces New Album, 'Cry Pretty'". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  6. ^ Cantor, Brian (April 16, 2018). "Carrie Underwood's "Cry Pretty" Erupts As Country Radio's Most Added Song". Headline Planet. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  7. ^ https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8376548/carrie-underwood-first-country-no-1-since-2014-cry-pretty
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