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Faith Hill's New Album to Bridge Country and Soul

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It's been almost seven years since Faith Hill has released an album of new material, other than her 2008 holiday collection. So to say that fans are eager to hear new music from the music icon is an understatement. Faith herself is almost like a kid waiting for Christmas when it comes to the release of her upcoming album, into which she has put a lot of blood, sweat and tears.

"I spent a great deal of time on this last record ... an extraordinary amount of time, and for good reason," the powerhouse singer told reporters backstage at CMA Music Fest over the weekend. "I was really digging and searching ... as an artist who has grown, searching for a place that I can live creatively. A lot of people put in many, many hours, lots of heart and soul. I'm very excited."

The first taste of the project is "Come Home," a cover of a OneRepublic song that was released late last year as the album's first single. Faith puts quite a soulful spin on the song, which is apparently indicative of the whole album's flavor.

"I came from the church; I'm a soul singer," she insists. "I've tried for so many years to mesh the two worlds together. My love of country music has been my backbone; I was raised with country music. But I'm a soul singer, so to bring those two worlds together in a way that's authentic and that is true -- to me, that's the most important thing. I want my music to be truthful. I feel like I've accomplished that."

Faith performed an uptempo tune from the new album, "Illusion," at CMA Music Fest on Saturday, much to the crowd's delight. Rumored to be the title track, "Illusion" is a sassy song sung from the perspective of a scorned lover. Its sound is indeed a mesh of country, soul, pop and even a little R&B.

So when will we hear more new Faith Hill music? As of now, the full album's release date is being kept under wraps. The superstar singer is beyond anxious for that day to come, so that she can get back on the road to share the new songs live with her fans.

"That's a question everybody's been asking me!" Faith said with a laugh when asked about her tour plans. "I hope this year, a few shows. I haven't toured in a really long time, so I'm excited to be on stage playing music."

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Doug DeNunzio

and cool

December 06 2012 at 8:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Doug DeNunzio

if one knows what to do then yes

December 06 2012 at 8:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Doug DeNunzio

it is possible that we have a reason to go somewhere with you

December 06 2012 at 8:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Doug DeNunzio

it is possible that that is around for a reason

December 06 2012 at 8:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DJ

Love Faith Hill, she is one of the best country singers there is. She still ROCKS!!!!

July 06 2012 at 12:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ginger

I love Faith but find it odd that is took seven years to find a song someoone else released last year?

June 26 2012 at 4:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Reesa

I love Faith Hill! I hope we get new music from her. I heard that song Illusion was excellent. I think Faith and Martina are the best country female vocalists. I like Miranda and Sara Evans too but Faith and Martina are my 2 favorites.

June 13 2012 at 8:19 AM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
devinmcmusters

Pasty white girl got no soul.

June 12 2012 at 12:00 PM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
CABQ

LOVE Faith! I've already pre-ordered the album! Can't wait!!!

June 11 2012 at 4:40 PM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
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Myra Robinson

how could you pre order her album,when there is no release date set.

February 10 2013 at 9:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jacqueline

I love my faith Hill, and can't wait for this album to come out to us fans!!

June 11 2012 at 2:00 PM Report abuse +4 rate up rate down Reply

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