Along the Way (Colbie Caillat album) explained
| Along the Way |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Colbie Caillat |
| Cover: | CCaillat_AlongtheWay.jpg |
| Alt: | A photo of the artist wearing a cowboy hat, sat in front of a brown background. |
| Released: | October 6, 2023 |
| Genre: | Country |
| Length: | 46:37 |
| Label: | Blue Jean Baby |
| Producer: | Jamie Kenney |
| Prev Title: | The Malibu Sessions |
| Prev Year: | 2016 |
Along the Way is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. It was released on October 6, 2023, under her own independent record label Blue Jean Baby Records.[1] It is her first album of country music,[2] [3] and was produced by Jamie Kenney.[4]
Promotion
Promotional singles and music videos
"Worth It" was released as the album's first promotional single on April 21, 2023, alongside a music video.
"Pretend" was released as the album's second promotional single on June 9, 2023, alongside a music video.
"Wide Open" was released as the album's third promotional single on July 14, 2023. A visualizer for the song was released three days later.
"Still Gonna Miss You" was released as the album's fourth promotional single on August 11, 2023, alongside a music video.
"I'll Be Here," with Sheryl Crow, was released as the album's fifth and final promotional single on September 8, 2023, alongside a music video.
A music video for "Meant For Me" was released alongside the album on October 6, 2023.
Personnel
Musicians
- Colbie Caillat – lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (all tracks)
- Craig Young – bass (all tracks)
- Paul Mabury – drums (all tracks), percussion (all tracks)
- Kris Donegan – electric guitar (all tracks), acoustic guitar (1–12), mandolin (12)
- Adam Lester – acoustic guitar (all tracks), electric guitar (3, 6, 7), 12 string guitar (2), banjo (6, 11), high-strung guitar (7, 9), resonator guitar (13)
- Jamie Kenney – piano (all tracks), synth programming (all tracks)
- Justin Schipper – dobro (1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12), steel guitar (1, 2, 11), pedal steel guitar (3–10, 12, 13), acoustic guitar (11. 12)
- Jenee Fleenor – fiddle (2, 4, 8, 13)
- Mike Robinson – mandolin (12)
Other personnel
- Jamie Kenney – production
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Dave Clauss – mixing
- Justin Francis – engineering
- Jenée Fletcher – engineering
- Reid Sore – editing, production assistance
- Zach Kuhlman – engineering assistance
- Patrick Stacy – creative direction, cover art, photography
- Brenton Giesey – creative direction, photography
- Brian Porizek – design, package art direction
Charts
Notes and References
- Web site: Colbie Caillat – Wide Open. Euphoria. Taylor. Danielle. July 18, 2023. July 27, 2023.
- Web site: Colbie Caillat Announces Debut Country Album, Along the Way. Taste of Country. Jess. June 9, 2023. July 27, 2023.
- https://www.grammy.com/news/colbie-caillat-inspirations-behind-along-the-way-interview-videos Colbie Caillat's Inspirations Behind 'Along The Way': Lost Love, Fleetwood Mac & The Magic Of Nashville
- Colbie Caillat Details Debut Country Album Along the Way, Shares 'Pretend'. American Songwriter. Benitez-Eves. Tina. June 9, 2023. July 27, 2023.
- Colbie Caillat Chart History. Billboard. October 17, 2023.
