LeAnn Rimes to release new album, 'god's work,' out September 16

This year finds LeAnn Rimes in full swing celebrating her 25th career anniversary. Today, she announced marking the momentous occasion by naming September 16 as the release date for her 19th studio album, "god's work" (EverLe Records via Thirty Tigers/The Orchard).

"For me, 'god's work' was all about a journey of reclamation, where humanity meets spirit," Rimes noted via a press release. She intentionally chose an all-lowercase album title and tracklisting. Regarding the choice, she stated, "If we're arguing about why the 'g' is or isn't capitalized, we're missing the whole point. It's so important for us to focus on the messages, rather than the nuances."

The album features collaborations with various artists, including Mickey Guyton, Ziggy Marley, Aloe Blacc, Ben Harper, Ledisi, Sheila E., Robert Randolph, and more. Also, Rimes paired with her frequent collaborator Darrell Brown as a producer and songwriter for the recording.

The three-year recording process was described by the artist as requiring "[digging] into the duality of life," which saw her "[need] to be at the place I am in my life now in order to release this record whole-heartedly. It's so empowering that I am finally there."

"god’s work" is available for pre-order. Upon purchase, fans will be granted access to “throw my arms around the world” and “i do (Aloe Blacc and LeAnn Rimes duet),” as well as the new track “how much a heart can hold.”

In related news, Rimes will also celebrate her 25th career anniversary by headlining an episode of CMT Crossroads featuring an all-female lineup, including Mickey Guyton, Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde, and Brandy Clark, commemorating Rimes’ career by recognizing the path she blazed forward for women in all genres. The special will air on April 14th at 8p/7c on CMT.

The release of her "god's work" album will coincide with a nationwide tour, "the story…so far," this summer.

The "god’s work" track listing is as follows:

1. spaceship

2. the only (Ft. Ziggy Marley, Ledisi, and Ben Harper)

3. awakening

4. how much a heart can hold

5. throw my arms around the world

6. the wild (Ft. Sheila E. and Mickey Guyton)

7. innocent

8. god’s work (Ft. Robert Randolph, Mickey Guyton, and Tata Vega)

9. something better’s coming

10. imagined with love

11. there will be a better day

12. i do (Duet by Aloe Blacc and LeAnn Rimes)

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