“I wanted to make a record that was modern but also had those classic undertones,” says Nashville-based singer/songwriter Courtney Jaye to USA TODAY‘s Brian Mansfield as she prepares to unleash her latest long-player Love and Forgiveness on May 7, 2013 viaTropicali Records. “The songs, she adds ‘harken back to melodies from the ’70s. There’s a common thread that reminds me of music from that era’.”
USA TODAY recently premiered the video to her first single “Say Oh Say”, featuring legendary “couture cowboy” Manuel who is credited for outfitting Johnny Cash in his trademark black suits, crafting Elvis Presley’s signature white suits, and creating the Grateful Dead’s roses and skeletons insignia, among many other iconic pop culture references.
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Co-written over the last three years with Thad Cockrell, Kristen Hall (Sugarland), and Bryan Cates, Love and Forgiveness is an organic and rootsy album that recalls the classic 70s-inspired pop of her heroes Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, The Band and Fleetwood Mac.
She has collaborated with the likes of Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses), Matthew Sweet, comedian Stephen Lynch and members of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. That broad range of experience and musical interests comes together beautifully on Love and Forgiveness.