American country singer-songwriter Sarah Darling has turned to the UK for her new album, scheduled for release in January 2019.
A pre-order of the album – along with her next single - will be
available digitally on October 26.
Having laid the early foundations
for the record, her fifth studio album,
with Mark Bright ((Rascal Flatts,
Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban) in her hometown of Nashville, Sarah relocated to
London where she has spent the summer working with acclaimed writer/producers Ash Howes (Kylie, Gabriella Aplin) and Pete Hammerton (The Shires, Wandering
Hearts, Shane Filan) and with songwriters including Shelly Poole (Paloma Faith, Mel C, Sam Bailey) and Jessica Sharman (Ward Thomas).
On her recent UK focus, Sarah
shares: “Over the past couple of years, I have spent an ever greater amount
of time in the UK. While Nashville will always remain my musical base,
the UK has become a second home to me, both musically and in spirit. I
feel so fortunate to be working with such talented musicians and artists in the
UK, and I am excited to share the new direction of my music with fans
everywhere.”
Sarah’s musical output in 2018 has
been pushing her beyond the realms of country and further developing her sound.
With pop sensibilities and clear-cut hooks creeping into the mix, the songs -
some of which she has performed on her recent live sets – show that she is
clearly building on the success of her breakout album DREAM COUNTRY (released 2017).
The new single ‘Diamonds’,
which is mixed by Ash Howes and mastered by Nigel Walton (Biffy Clyro,
Bloc Party, Richard Ashcroft), was inspired by real life events and has
deeply personal significance for Sarah. Through her masterful storytelling
‘Diamonds’ holds a tone of relatability for the listener… as Sarah puts it, “the
song is a reminder that life is a journey with a lot of ups and downs. It’s the
struggles that bring out the beauty. I’ve been to the bottom and literally had
to pull myself back up, and I’m grateful for the whole adventure, not just the
fun glittery parts. I think of how many wonderful things just need a little
time and patience.”
Sarah first made her name
known in 2008 when she debuted the album EVERY
MONDAY MORNING released on June 16, 2009. A second album ANGELS & DEVILS followed on
February 15, 2011 and in August 2012, her breakout single titled “Home
to Me,” was released after being featured on SiriusXM’s The Highway.
In November 2016 Darling released the single “You Take Me All The Way” to the UK market, prior to the global release of the “Dream Country” album in early 2017. Building on her earlier successes with the Night in Nashville sessions across the UK, this release firmly established the UK as her second musical home.
Singles “Halley’s Comet” and “Where
Cowboys Ride” were eagerly received by fans on both sides of the
Atlantic.
DREAM COUNTRY reached
the number 2 selling album on the iTunes UK country charts.
Stateside Sarah has played the CMA
Festival in Nashville, toured with stadium fillers Carrie Underwood, Kacey
Musgraves, Vince Gill and Tim McGraw, and performed at the Grand Ole Opry more
than 80 times. In the UK, as well as her own headline concerts, Sarah has
toured with her signature ‘Night in Nashville’ shows, opened for the
chart-topping Ward Thomas and performed at the C2C: Country to Country festival
in 2016 and 2017.
I loved playing for the beautiful people of Cottingham tonight! It was fun to try out some new tunes for you too! I feel the love. ♥️🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/CMafBfPQY6— Sarah Darling (@_SarahDarling) 26 August 2018
When not in the studio Sarah has
played a number of UK festivals including Black
Deer (June 22–June 24, 2018), British
Summer Time (15 July 2018), Gateshead
SummerTyne Americana Festival (July 22nd, 2018; Sage One with Sam Palladio
and Striking Matches), and Cottingham
Folk Festival (26 August 2018 with Ward Thomas, Laura Oakes and Kerri Watt).
Sarah was nominated for 2017
“International Artist of The Year” by the British
Country Music Awards and returned in March 2018 her largest UK headline
tour yet. Over the span of her career, she has had 7million Spotify streams,
and has made appearances on TBS’ CONAN, FOX & Friends, HLN Morning Express
with Robin Meade, ABC’s The Bachelor, ITV and more. Sarah partnered with the
state of Wyoming to create a video for track “Where Cowboys Ride” that was
featured on CMT.
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Forthcoming UK date
Under The Apple Tree Sessions Presents
Fri 26 October 2018
- Bush Hall, London (310 Uxbridge Rd, White City, W12
7LJ) The
Wandering Hearts, Sarah Darling, Sara
Douga, Eleanor Nelly Ticketmaster UK
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