Acclaimed
Brooklyn-born country artist and songwriter Jessica Lynn has
poured years of relentless dedication into her upcoming 10-track album, All
I Own. Shaped by the professional hurdles and recent health battles
she’s overcome, the album , which is now available, stands as a deeply personal
project.
In advance of the release she previously delivered “Something ‘Bout You,” the sixth and final single from the LP, an uplifting ode to falling in love with her husband. Jessica shared, “‘Something ‘Bout You’ is a feel-good story about falling in love and having the most amazing adventures together. There is something nostalgic about the song and I hope it brings everyone listening back to a really special time in their lives.”
Complete with
an insightful tour diary style music video, the track’s positive
vibes are further expressed through on-stage shenanigans and adventures
throughout Europe. “My first-hand account of seeing how music can connect with
people around the world, many of which don’t even speak the same language, is
such an incredible feeling,” Jessica explains. “The places
I’ve gotten to see through performing, the amazing people I’ve met, and the
experiences I’ve been so blessed to have by doing what I love to do, truly
makes me positively reflect on my journey. Just like ‘Something ‘Bout You’ says
– I thank God for this life every single day.”
With the project’s release, she also delivers the official music video for the album’s standout track, ’16 Miles’ directed and filmed by 15-time Emmy Award-winning video production company FireRock Productions. Written during a lonely tour stop on a ranch surrounded by 16 miles of nothing, she refers to the track as a “musician’s prayer,” and uses the metaphor of her surroundings to tell a story of holding on to faith in music even at the loneliest moments. “Sometimes, all you see is nothing — no light at the end of the tunnel, no other road,” Jessica admits. “But if you keep moving forward, you’ll find a way.”
Following a routine sinus surgery that led to a battle with postoperative complications and muscle tension dysphonia (MTD), which threatened to derail both her voice and career, All I Own stands as a testament to Jessica’s resilience. “I hid what I was going through from everyone because I was afraid we would lose tour dates, opportunities, and I didn’t really want to admit it was real,” Jessica admitted. “I started singing as soon as I could talk and I started my first band when I was 13. Music is all I’ve ever known and the thought of potentially never being able to sing normally again was a feeling I couldn’t quite put into words.”
Forced to record in short 10-minute intense bursts of vocal effort, Jessica channeled her struggles into the album, each note carrying the weight of her recovery journey. She seamlessly wove double meanings into each track, inviting listeners to find their own stories within hers. Jessica has taken all of her blessings and hardships with grace, pouring her soul into every avenue she explores. This latest display of that can be heard on All I Own as she fought through her vocal injury — not even skipping a beat to ensure her music gets to be heard.
(17 Jan 2025) Jessica Lynn - All I Own (Daydreamer Records) 10 songs, 34:20
1. Bet On It 2:53 ** (written Jessica Lynn)
2 Something 'Bout You 3:30 (previously released 16 Oct 2024)
3 Ain't Done With You Yet 3:37
4 All I Own 3:33 ** (written by Jessica Lynn, Tyler Jackson Stokes)
5 Shame 2:58
6 Mixed Signals 3:25
7 Straight Outta Luck 3:47 ** (written Jessica Lynn)
8 You Save Me 3:46
9 16 Miles 2:52 ** (written Jessica Lynn)
10 I Never Said It'd Be Easy 3:53 (previously released 28 June 2024)
** Newly released tracks
**** USE the Playlist play control 2nd left from top of the screen to see the playlisted..tracks and select one to play from the drop down menu *** 👇
REVIEWS
By the end of ‘All I Own,' it’s clear that Lynn has created something special. She’s crafted a deeply personal yet universally relatable record that blends nostalgic throwbacks with modern flair. Whether channeling Heart’s rock spirit, delivering country ballads like '16 Miles,' or experimenting with Latin and blues vibes, Lynn’s versatility and authenticity make ‘All I Own' an engaging and heartfelt album that’s uniquely her own. 3.1/2 STARS EF Country
Jessica Lynn again proves with her latest album why she earns so many rave reviews and continues to gain fans worldwide. Plenty of country, a little bit of pop with a touch of Latino make for a whole lotta listening fun! – 4 STARS Get Ready To Rock!
Despite it being the beginning of January, I doubt that I will hear too many albums as good as this one in 2025. Great start to a new year of music. - FATEA
Maximum Volume Music (Rating: 8/10)
Despite her
New Yorker background, Jessica’s connection to country music could not be
severed, blending raw emotion and intricate narratives that resonate with
listeners worldwide.
Her passion for combining music with
philanthropy began at an early age, complete with performances at
children’s hospitals and nursing homes. Eventually, Jessica took her talents
to PBS, performing concert specials for the network
alongside a relentless international touring schedule. Sharing stages with some
of the most iconic names in the business (Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Loretta
Lynn, ZZ Top, Richard Marx, among others), her dynamic, high-energy
performances showcasing her powerful voice and instrumental talents
playing piano, guitar, harmonica, and drums have
garnered rave reviews from critics worldwide while building a loyal global fan
base.
Jessica’s enthusiasm for giving back was noticed in 2020, when she was employed by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as a consultant to their American Voices program and a member of American Music Abroad, which has her traveling to countries across the globe as an ambassador for the United States, spreading her nation’s music and culture. With such a successful program, she was given the honor to expand her role and teach a course for the government’s international music academies that she created called — “Tips & Tricks for The Independent Musician” — ensuring that young musicians across the globe have equal opportunities in the music industry. She recently returned from Asia with the program and will soon be traveling to Nigeria to continue in her education efforts.
Besides her educational outreach, she has continued using her vocal chops to support organizations like Armed Forces Entertainment and Toys for Tots, the latter of which she partners with for her annual Christmas tour: A Very Merry Classic Christmas. The show features the talents of local musicians and dancers of the cities she stops in, truly living and breathing her philosophy of providing chances for all young musicians and artists (Watch the full performance on YouTube). On November 22, she dropped a 4-song live EP of tracks from the show HERE, with all proceeds from the project going to further support Toys for Tots (See Tattle Magazine feature Pages 72-74).
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