The Highwomen host a massive bonfire in the new video for Redesigning Women, the first song released off their just-announced debut album.
Making a grand entrance on a fire truck, the supergroup of Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby have emancipation on their minds: they want to free themselves from the expectations and stereotypes placed on women. So after suiting up in firefighting gear, they toss their baggage on a pyre and light it up.
But the Highwomen dont go it alone. Soon, some of their fellow women artists show up to mix and mingle. Tanya Tucker pulls up in an old truck, with Lauren Alaina, Kassi Ashton, Cam, Lilly Hiatt, Wynonna Judd, Catie Offerman, Cassadee Pope, Erin Rae, RaeLynn, Natalie Stovall, Anna Vaus, and Hailey Whitters in tow. Elizabeth Olmstead directed the clip, which was filmed in a field in Williamson County, Tennessee.
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Along with the video premiere, the Highwomen have announced September 6th as the release date for their self-titled album. Produced by Dave Cobb, the LP includes Jason Isbell on guitar and a song co-written with Miranda Lambert.
Its not a band. Its a movement, Carlile said of the communal vibe of the group in an exclusive in-the-studio interview. The Highwomen is not just four people. Its not a compilation disc.
I love that we have songs on this album about shattering female stereotypes, to a gay country love song, and songs about losing loved ones, says Morris. Its all real and its all country.
Heres the track list for The Highwomen:
1. Highwomen (written by Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Jimmy Webb)
2. Redesigning Women (written by Natalie Hemby, Rodney Clawson)
3. Loose Change (written by Maren Morris, Maggie Chapman, Daniel Layus)
4. Crowded Table (written by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna)
5. My Name Cant Be Mama (written by Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires)
6. If She Ever Leaves Me (written by Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Chris Thompkins)
7. Old Soul (written by Maren Morris, Luke Dick, Laura Veltz)
8. Dont Call Me (written by Amanda Shires, Peter Levin)
9. My Only Child (written by Natalie Hemby, Amanda Shires, Miranda Lambert)
10. Heaven Is A Honky Tonk (written by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Ray LaMontagne)
11. Cocktail And A Song (written by Amanda Shires)
12. Wheels Of Laredo (written by Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth, Phil Hanseroth)