Real To Me: The Way I Feel due Oct 14th
On rare occasion an artist emerges with a talent that feels both groundbreakingly fresh yet as warm and inviting as a favorite blanket that makes the world feel more comfortable. Callista Clark is a new face with an old soul, an impressive voice with a gift for writing insightful lyrics that both challenge and empower as reflected on her debut full-length album Real To Me: The Way I Feel, arriving October 14th via Big Machine Records. Expanding her Real To Me collection to 10 tracks, the 18-year-old exudes both strength and vulnerability in pointed lyrics that leave no doubt where she stands.
Produced by Nathan Chapman, Clark’s debut album reveals a songwriter of considerable depth and wit and a gifted singer with confidence and an impressive presence unique to someone her age. It all adds up to a powerful launch for an artist whose music is poised to become the soundtrack for the heartbreaks and triumphs of her generation.
“I couldn’t be more excited to share that my FIRST ALBUM EVER is coming out October 14! I have been waiting so long and trying my best to get all the new songs as perfect as I can. The ‘Real to Me’ era is not over yet! Can’t wait for y’all to hear it,” says Clark.
Clark gave fans a sneak preview of the album with the release of the new track, “Sad.” Anyone expecting this to be a sad song will be pleasantly surprised. Penned by the rising female vocalist alongside Sarah Buxton and Jimmy Robbins, “Sad” is a song about a young woman who is not at all broken up about her recent breakup. The breezy anthem boasts an infectious melody and sassy, tongue-in-cheek performance as Clark sings “If I’m supposed to cry through the lonely nights ‘cause you said goodbye well why ain’t I, why ain’t I sad?” Survival never sounded more buoyant and self-assured.
“‘Sad’ is one of my favorite songs that I’ve ever written,” adds Clark. “It’s super lighthearted and perfect for summer. I wanted the lyrics of this song to be fun and sarcastic – the exact opposite of how I was feeling while going through a heartbreak. Manifesting not being sad.”
With Real To Me producing her first Top 20 “It’s ‘Cause I Am,” Clark became country radio’s most successful new artist debut of 2021. She shows no signs of slowing down as her soulful new single “Gave It Back Broken” currently rising at country radio. The Georgia native’s momentum has continues as Billboard featured the singer two years in a row on their annual “21 Under 21” list, plus she was the youngest member ever named to CMT’s Next Women of Country in the 2022 class.
Clark makes her CMA Fest debut this weekend in Nashville. She’ll will host a meet and greet on Saturday, June 11th at Fan Fair X and perform on Sunday, June 12th on the Chevy Riverfront Stage at 10 am local time.
CD
1. It’s ‘Cause I Am
2. Gave It Back Broken
3. Change My Mind
4. Worst Guy Ever
5. Brave Girl
6. Wish You Wouldn’t
7. Heartbreak Song
8. Don’t Need It Anymore
9. Sad
10. Real To Me
