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Country Star Feels Like 'Black Sheep' in New Album
10 Jun
Summary
- Singer felt like an outsider in her hometown and family.
- Her new album, 'I Hope This Helps,' is deeply personal.
- She dreamed of performing stadiums, not traditional life events.
Lainey, a 25-year-old country artist, discusses her autobiographical album "I Hope This Helps," released recently. She reflects on feeling like an outsider in her hometown, where most people never leave, contrasting with her own dreams of extensive travel and experiencing diverse cultures.
Springsteen never envisioned a traditional wedding, instead fantasizing about performing in stadiums. She realized her aspirations differed from what she was taught was right, but learned to embrace these differences.
Her latest album is described as the most personal chapter of her life, requiring her to face fears for healing. Springsteen aimed to be comfortable with being misunderstood, moving past her lifelong concern with public opinion and people-pleasing.
"I Hope This Helps" follows her 2023 debut, "Twenty Something," which featured collaborations with major country stars. She also opened for artists like Keith Urban, who she deeply admired since childhood.
