The State I'm In (Leigh Nash album) explained

The State I'm In
Type:studio
Artist:Leigh Nash
Cover:The State I'm In by Leigh Nash.jpg
Genre:Country
Producer:Brendan Benson
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The State I'm In is the first country music studio album from Leigh Nash. She released the project on September 18, 2015. Nash worked with producer Brendan Benson, in the production of this album.

Background

Nash worked with producer Brendan Benson, in the creation of this album.[1] The album has a traditional country feel, and Nash cited country artists such as Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves as influences. The album a recurring theme of being homesick.[2] A single, "Somebody's Yesterday", co-written with Gerry House, was released from the album.[3]

The album debuted on the Top Country Albums chart at No. 39, and No. 18 on the Heatseeker Albums chart, with 1,100 copies sold on its debut week.[4]

Critical reception

Awarding the album five stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Ryan Barbee states, "it's fresh, melancholy but hopeful, whimsical, and endearing."

Accolades

Notes and References

  1. Emily . Maxwell . Writer Of The Week: Leigh Nash . . September 19, 2015 . August 31, 2015.
  2. Leigh Nash Heads Home on 'The State I'm In': Exclusive Song Premiere. Chuck Dauphin . July 10, 2015 . Billboard.
  3. Web site: Hear Leigh Nash Go South With 'Somebody's Yesterday'. Marissa R. Moss . July 30, 2015 . RollingStone .
  4. Web site: Country Albums Chart Report: September 28, 2015 . Bjorke . Matt . Roughstock . September 28, 2015 . September 29, 2015. Sales figure given here
  5. Web site: The 10 Best Country Albums of 2015. Grady. Smith. December 17, 2015. The Guardian. December 20, 2015.