13-Song Album Chronicles Influences, Features Collaborations with Old Crow Medicine Show and Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans is about to put smiles on a lot of faces with the May 15, 2020 release of Copy That. The 13-song collection, spanning six decades, finds Evans putting her distinctive creative stamp on some of the most iconic songs in country and pop music, songs that have inspired her life and career, as well as shining a spotlight on some little-known gems. Copy That is Sara’s first solo studio album since 2017’s critically-acclaimed Words and is released on her Born to Fly Records, distributed by ADA. The project, featuring collaborations with Old Crow Medicine Show and Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet, is co-produced by Sara and Jarrad K (Ruston Kelly, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls). The fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades, Sara Evans partners with Billboard.com for an audio premiere of the first offering from the album, the 70’s disco smash “If I Can’t Have You.” The song is is available for streaming and download starting tomorrow when you pre-order or pre-save the project at saraevans.co/copythat. Special fan packages will also be available at SaraEvans.com. Last night, Evans joined talkshoplive® from Nashville for a special live event revealing the album details and retro art, showing off a breathtaking blonde look, and giving viewers the chance to pre-order her newly announced album, Copy That, releasing May 15. Visit https://talkshop.live/stream/2270 to watch the conversation and pre-order vinyl and/or CD copies of Copy That. Sara Evans Copy That track list:
“If I Can’t Have You” (available March 20)
“Don’t Get Me Wrong”
“Come On Eileen”
“Crazy Love”
“Whenever I Call You Friend” feat. Phillip Sweet (available May 1)
“It’s Too Late”
“Monday Morning”
“All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye“
“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” feat. Old Crow Medicine Show (available April 3)
“6th Avenue Heartache”
“My Sharona”
“She’s Got You”
“Hard To Say I’m Sorry” (available April 17)
ABOUT SARA EVANS: Multi-platinum entertainer SARA EVANS is at the top of her game. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades — her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” which spent 2 weeks in the top spot and was certified platinum by the R.I.A.A. Sara’s “stunning, country voice” (Rolling Stone) has earned her the prestigious Academy of Country Music Top Female vocalist accolade as well as numerous American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association, CMT and Grammy Awards nominations. In addition, the CMA awarded Video of the Year honors for her hit chart-topping single, "Born to Fly" from her landmark double-platinum album of the same name, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2020. Evans’ discography also includes the platinum-selling studio albums Real Fine Place and Restless as well as the gold-certified projects Stronger and No Place That Far. Sara continues to forge a bold, creative path with the launch of Born To Fly Records and her eighth studio album, the critically acclaimed Words, which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart. The project has been dubbed the album of her lifetime that “captures an artist in full musical flight” (Associated Press) and was named among Billboard and Rolling Stone’s favorite country albums of 2017. Last year brought album and touring collaborations with her children, Avery and Olivia Barker, for The Barker Family Band and in 2020 she’ll release her first solo record in nearly three years. Copy That spans thirteen songs over six decades and chronicles her influences and pivotal songs that shaped her life and career. In addition to a prolific country music career, Sara has been honored for her philanthropic work and in 2018 was presented the NAB Education Foundation’s Service To America Leadership Award. A Red Cross ambassador, Sara received the national Crystal Cross award for her work with the disaster-relief organization and recently raised more than $10,000 for CMA Foundation and music education from the sale of her ONEHope Sara Evans Signature Series 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. For more information on Sara Evans, visit SaraEvans.com and engage with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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