Stages (stylized in all lowercase) is the second studio album by American country music singer and songwriter Cassadee Pope, released on February 1, 2019, through Awake Music.[1] Pope co-wrote 7 of the 11 tracks on the album produced by Corey Crowder.
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| Released | February 1, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 33:53 | |||
| Label | Awake Music | |||
| Producer | Corey Crowder | |||
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Recording
editAbout writing and recording for the new album, Pope stated: "I really don’t know how I would have moved on with my life without this album. In the past, I made records I thought everyone could relate to. This time, I didn’t think about that at all. I wanted to tell a story of my truths and perspective on how I approached life in hopes that the messages reach someone who may need help in their own stumble."[2]
Guest vocals are provided by Shay Mooney (of Dan + Shay) on "If My Heart Had a Heart" and RaeLynn, Lauren Alaina, and Lindsay Ell on "Distracted."[3]
Promotion
editOn November 30, 2018, Pope was announced as the headliner during the CMT Next Women of Country Tour with guests Clare Dunn and Hannah Ellis starting in April 2019.[4] On January 17, 2019, Pope announced she would be joining the US leg of country singer Maren Morris' GIRL: The World Tour as a supporting act to promote her album.[5]
Commercial performance
editAs of February 2019 the album has sold 2,300 copies in the US.[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Take You Home" |
| 3:19 |
| 2. | "One More Red Light" |
| 3:30 |
| 3. | "How I Feel Right Now" |
| 3:07 |
| 4. | "Bring Me Down Town" |
| 2:33 |
| 5. | "If My Heart Had a Heart" |
| 3:22 |
| 6. | "FYI" |
| 3:24 |
| 7. | "Distracted" |
| 2:48 |
| 8. | "Gavi" | Jason Gaviati | 1:29 |
| 9. | "Don't Ask Me" |
| 3:19 |
| 10. | "Still Got It" |
| 3:34 |
| 11. | "I've Been Good" |
| 3:28 |
| Total length: | 33:53 | ||
Personnel
editPerformers
- Cassadee Pope - lead vocals
- Shay Mooney - background vocals (track 5)
- RaeLynn - background vocals (track 7)
- Lauren Alaina - background vocals (track 7)
- Lindsay Ell - background vocals (track 7)
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] | 7 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[8] | 81 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[9] | 39 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 1, 2019 | Awake Music |
References
edit- ^ Stecker, Liv (9 January 2019). "Cassadee Pope to release new album, 'Stages', in February". The Boot. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Laffer, Lauren (23 January 2019). "Cassadee Pope shares 'Stages' track listing, lead single If My Heart Had A Heart". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (9 January 2019). "Cassadee Pope Announces New 'Stages' Album". Taste of Country. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Rueter, Annie (30 November 2018). "Cassadee Pope to headline CMT Next Woman of Country Tour". Taste of Country. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Freeman, Jon (9 January 2019). "Cassadee Pope Plots Return With New Album 'Stages'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (20 February 2019). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart: February 20, 2019". Roughstock. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Cassadee Pope Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
- ^ "Cassadee Pope Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
- ^ "Cassadee Pope Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2019.