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After establishing herself as a Grammy-winning songwriter by crafting engaging arrangements for notable artists like Miranda Lambert, Lady A, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves, Natalie Hemby proves she can stand on her own with the release of her second solo album.
无毛视频淧ins and Needles无毛视频� possesses a charming blend of country and pop stylings over 11 tracks that showcase Hemby channeling Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt and Amy Grant.
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The title track is a Hemby and Brothers Osborne creation that highlights a head-over-heels relationship with Hemby declaring, 无毛视频淚无毛视频檓 sinking in your sand/You got the upper hand/I got you on Cloud Nine/You got me on pins and needles.无毛视频�
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The pain of being shut out by a close friend is addressed on 无毛视频淩adio Silence无毛视频� with Hemby tenderly singing, 无毛视频淚 tried to reach you through the growing static/I tried to replicate the fading magic/Did everything to keep the signal from dying/All I got was radio silence.无毛视频�
Unwavering friendship is examined on 无毛视频淚t Takes One to Know One.无毛视频� The number penned by Hemby and Lambert with Chuck Leavell manning the keyboard is a soulful summary of being with someone you can be your true self around all the time in any situation.
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Whether it无毛视频檚 writing songs for other artists or focusing on a solo career, Hemby无毛视频檚 latest effort strategically positions her for continued success.