The song is the title cut from her forthcoming album
Grammy-nominated, CMA Award-winning Grand Ole Opry member Lorrie Morgan is back – delivering her first new studio effort in seven years – with Dead Girl Walking via Cleopatra Records. The album is a testament to Morgan’s resilience and dedication and will be released on June 28th. The title cut is available digitally now.
Dead Girl Walking is sure to be yet another collection showcasing the rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to brightest humor, that is the hallmark of Morgan’s range.
“This album is very special to me,” shares Morgan. “Sadly, it turned out to be the final producing credit by my longtime friend and collaborator, Richard Landis, who passed just before its completion. Dead Girl Walking ties together a career journey from the top 10 album, ‘War Paint,’ that Richard produced to this new album. Richard also co-wrote the Billboard-charting single “If You Come Back From Heaven.” Also in 1994, Landis was one of 14 producers to receive a CMA Album of the Year award for ‘Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles,’ and produced me on the last track on the album, my cover of “The Sad Cafe.” Richard’s brilliant, creative touch is all over this new album, and I’m eager to share every song. I miss my friend and honor him with this collection.”
Morgan turned tragedy into triumph, completing the project and fulfilling Landis’ vision for the album.
“Where I am in my life right now, I’m not afraid to express what I feel,” Morgan continues. “I’m not afraid to express my views on anything, especially on being a woman and my experiences in this business and in life.”
“I didn’t want to just do another album. I want it to be something that really moves me. When I listened to songs for the project, I’d think, ‘No, not that one. I’m not going to be able to sing that one because I’m not going to be able to feel it.’ It is very important to me that this album reflects the truths that I am feeling today.”
Morgan launched her War Paint with Lorrie Morgan podcast in 2023, featuring guests including Larry Gatlin, Jessie Keith Whitley, Morgan Whitley, Pam Tillis, and Nancy Jones, with many more to come. Listen to ‘War Paint’ wherever podcasts are found. The program has been picked up for broadcast television, launching on The Heartland Network in July 2024.
On June 8th, Morgan will make a special appearance at the Grand Ole Opry as she marks her 40th anniversary as a member of the iconic institution.
1. Hands On You (Ashley Monroe, Jon Randall)
2. Dead Girl Walking (Kelly Lang)
3. Me And Tequila (Ashlee Hewitt, Matthew Morgan)
4. I Think It’s Jesus (Kelly Lang)
5. Mirror, Mirror (Kelly Lang, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Oliverius)
6. Days Like These (Kris Bradley, Marty Morgan)
7. What Will I Do? (Mickey Newbury)
8. I Think You’re The Greatest (Marty Morgan, Johnny Garcia, Katrina Burgoyne)
9. I Almost Called Him Baby By Mistake (Larry Gatlin)
10. You Send Me (Sam Cooke)
