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Carly Pearce Announces Honest Woman Album, New Label Deal, and Intimate Residency Tour
Carly Pearce is turning back the clock on her next record. On Thursday, the Nashville‑born singer announced that Honest Woman—her fifth studio effort—will drop on August 28 2026 under BBR Music Group and BMG Nashville. It marks the first time Pearce has partnered with the two Nashville‑based labels after a decade‑long relationship with Big Machine that began with her 2017 debut.
The 16‑song project is billed as a return to the classic country and bluegrass that shaped Pearce’s early songwriting. In an interview earlier this year, she said, “When I started making ‘Honest Woman,’ I found myself rediscovering who I am and why I wanted to be a Country music singer in the first place.” Pearce frames the release as a milestone that closes a transformative chapter while opening a new one grounded in authenticity.
Pearce first broke into the country scene in 2017 with the single “Every Little Thing,” which topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart and earned her a Grammy nomination. She followed that success with the 2020 single “Next Girl” from her 2021 album 29, and the 2021 release 29: Written in Stone. Over the years, she has collected multiple CMA and ACM awards and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2021. While her earlier work blended contemporary pop‑country sensibilities with traditional storytelling, Honest Woman signals a deliberate shift back toward the acoustic textures and narrative depth that defined her early bluegrass recordings in the 2000s.
The album is produced by Ben West, a songwriter‑producer whose credits span country, pop, indie rock, and other genres. West’s “passion‑first” approach prioritizes the artist’s vision, a philosophy that Pearce says helped the record capture the spirit of her roots. The tracklist features guest appearances from country singer Riley Green, bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski, and contemporary folk‑country musician Molly Tuttle. Lead singles “Dream Come True” and “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” set the tone, while promotional cuts such as “Church Girl,” “You Can Have Him,” “She Don’t,” “What If You Loved Me,” and “Happy For Myself” round out the 16‑song set.
To promote the album, Pearce has launched a series of intimate residency shows titled Honest Woman: Up Close, presented by Conundrum Wines. The run begins on September 10 in Detroit and will feature two‑night stints in Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston, and New York City. Each show will be supported by Belle Frantz. In addition to the tour, Pearce will share the stories behind the songs on a broadcast program called Carly Pearce: On The Record, available through the free Audacy app. The program is part of Audacy’s strategy to give country listeners deeper context for new releases.
Honest Woman is already available on all major streaming platforms—Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music—as well as in physical formats. The album’s release positions Pearce as an artist willing to revisit her roots while staying commercially relevant. The partnership with BBR Music Group and BMG Nashville, the involvement of Ben West, and the planned residency tour all signal a coordinated effort to re‑establish Pearce’s presence in the country‑music marketplace.
Fans can stream the record on the major platforms and follow the residency dates through Pearce’s official website. While chart performance data is not yet available, the release aligns with Pearce’s broader strategy of blending traditional country storytelling with contemporary production. The next steps for the artist include monitoring streaming numbers, evaluating the residency’s reception, and preparing for potential radio promotion on country stations accessed through the Audacy app.
The 16‑song project is billed as a return to the classic country and bluegrass that shaped Pearce’s early songwriting. In an interview earlier this year, she said, “When I started making ‘Honest Woman,’ I found myself rediscovering who I am and why I wanted to be a Country music singer in the first place.” Pearce frames the release as a milestone that closes a transformative chapter while opening a new one grounded in authenticity.
Pearce first broke into the country scene in 2017 with the single “Every Little Thing,” which topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart and earned her a Grammy nomination. She followed that success with the 2020 single “Next Girl” from her 2021 album 29, and the 2021 release 29: Written in Stone. Over the years, she has collected multiple CMA and ACM awards and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2021. While her earlier work blended contemporary pop‑country sensibilities with traditional storytelling, Honest Woman signals a deliberate shift back toward the acoustic textures and narrative depth that defined her early bluegrass recordings in the 2000s.
The album is produced by Ben West, a songwriter‑producer whose credits span country, pop, indie rock, and other genres. West’s “passion‑first” approach prioritizes the artist’s vision, a philosophy that Pearce says helped the record capture the spirit of her roots. The tracklist features guest appearances from country singer Riley Green, bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski, and contemporary folk‑country musician Molly Tuttle. Lead singles “Dream Come True” and “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” set the tone, while promotional cuts such as “Church Girl,” “You Can Have Him,” “She Don’t,” “What If You Loved Me,” and “Happy For Myself” round out the 16‑song set.
To promote the album, Pearce has launched a series of intimate residency shows titled Honest Woman: Up Close, presented by Conundrum Wines. The run begins on September 10 in Detroit and will feature two‑night stints in Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston, and New York City. Each show will be supported by Belle Frantz. In addition to the tour, Pearce will share the stories behind the songs on a broadcast program called Carly Pearce: On The Record, available through the free Audacy app. The program is part of Audacy’s strategy to give country listeners deeper context for new releases.
Honest Woman is already available on all major streaming platforms—Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music—as well as in physical formats. The album’s release positions Pearce as an artist willing to revisit her roots while staying commercially relevant. The partnership with BBR Music Group and BMG Nashville, the involvement of Ben West, and the planned residency tour all signal a coordinated effort to re‑establish Pearce’s presence in the country‑music marketplace.
Fans can stream the record on the major platforms and follow the residency dates through Pearce’s official website. While chart performance data is not yet available, the release aligns with Pearce’s broader strategy of blending traditional country storytelling with contemporary production. The next steps for the artist include monitoring streaming numbers, evaluating the residency’s reception, and preparing for potential radio promotion on country stations accessed through the Audacy app.
