Carly Pearce has been hard at work on her sophomore album, which will be available later this year.

 A lot has happened in her life since her debut and that will be reflected in the new music. “Even seeing the girl on the Every Little Thing album cover, I see her and there’s so much that she doesn’t know yet,” says Carly. “And I think that’s how I’ve approached this next album is, ‘What doesn’t she know?’"

Pearce continues, “There’s a lot of songs on there and a lot of just moments … and even the images that we’re using for this new record. I think there’s a lot that you’re going to see and feel that wouldn’t have worked on the first record. And there was a reason for that – because I hadn’t lived it yet or hadn’t faced it yet or I hadn’t become exactly who I’m meant to be. And I think because I was so welcomed with open arms into the country music family, I feel like I have my foundation so now I can kind of fly a little.”

“Closer to You” is in the top 30 and continuing to climb as Carly prepares to hit the road next month with Jason Aldean on the 'Ride All Night Tour.'

-Nancy Brooks