Digital Pre-Orders Available Now on iTunes and Google Play
Nashville, Tenn. — Larry Stewart, lead singer of legendary country group Restless Heart, is releasing an all-new solo album, Shifting Gears, on Friday, September 7. In between live Restless Heart concert dates celebrating the group’s 35th Anniversary Tour, Stewart found the time to record the new material.
The 10-track collection is produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Gordon Kennedy (Eric Clapton, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood) and features five songs co-written by Stewart. “What’s That Cowgirl See in Me” is the record’s lead single.
“I got the chance to work with legendary musicians, world-class artists, songwriters, engineers, and producers on this project,” explains Stewart. “To be given an opportunity to make new music is a gift. To get the chance to make a new full-length album is amazing. I had some songs. I wrote some new ones. I even covered a couple that I’ve been wanting to sing for a long time.”
Joining forces with Old Dominion‘s Trevor Rosen and award-winning songwriter Josh Osborne (Sam Hunt, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban), Stewart co-wrote the powerful ballad “Should’ve Run Out of Angels” about overcoming past sins. Shifting Gears also features the recognizable voices of The Frontmen of Country — Stewart of Restless Heart, Richie McDonald of Lonestar and Tim Rushlow of Little Texas — who lent their voices to the reminiscent track “If It Wasn’t for the Radio.” For the romantic heartbreaker duet “Compared to Goodbye,” the Kentuckian enlisted Top 10 singer-songwriter Lisa Matassa (“Rock Me Baby,” “I’ve Got the Hots for You”).
“In today’s world of music, I’m truly blessed to once again share a brand new album with fans that have been so supportive from the very beginning,” continues Stewart. “Not to mention new music lovers and followers that I’ve heard from and met across the country and around the world. Grateful!”
Digital album pre-sales start Friday (8/24) on iTunes and Google Play. Physical CD pre-orders (includes special personalized autograph from Stewart as well as other bonus items) are available now at LarryStewartMusic.com.
Shifting Gears Track Listing:
1. What’s That Cowgirl See in Me
2. Ain’t Done Man
3. Behind Closed Doors
4. If It Wasn’t for the Radio
5. Should’ve Run Out of Angels
6. Where the White Line Goes
7. Cry
8. Compared to Goodbye
9. Trains
10. Victim of Love